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Motor · Race Results · published 2026-10-11T00:00:00+00:00 · via Roadracing World Magazine

Bulega Takes Record 28th WorldSBK Win in Estoril Superpole Race

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Nicolo Bulega won the 10-lap Superpole race at Circuito Estoril on Sunday, extending his record 2026 WorldSBK win total to 28. Iker Lecuona finished second, while Alberto Surra passed Miguel Oliveira late to take third. Bulega leads the championship with 639 points, 141 ahead of Lecuona.

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Bulega’s Estoril Superpole Race win was his 28th in 2026, breaking Alvaro Bautista’s 2023 record of 27. The Aruba.it Ducati rider beat teammate Iker Lecuona by 0.734 seconds. Lecuona led initially, but a Lap 3 Turn 1 braking mistake handed Bulega the lead.

Alberto Surra passed Miguel Oliveira at Turn 3 on the last lap for third. Bulega leads the standings with 639 points, 141 ahead of Lecuona. Yari Montella got a Long Lap Penalty after opening-lap contact with Alex Lowes.

Context

Bulega’s record may strengthen WorldSBK’s media narrative, giving Ducati and series promoters a clear benchmark to promote. Portuguese fans could feel disappointment after Oliveira missed a home podium, though Surra’s late pass may add drama for neutral viewers. The result may influence rider market interest and sponsor visibility, while Lecuona’s title hopes become harder. It could also encourage younger riders by showing records can be rewritten within a season.

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