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

Bulega Takes Estoril WorldSBK Race Two and Breaks Season Points Record

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Nicolo Bulega won Sunday's World Superbike Race Two at Circuito Estoril, finishing 4.888 seconds ahead of Ducati teammate Iker Lecuona. Alberto Surra placed third after Alvaro Bautista crashed late in the race. Bulega's win raised his 2026 total to 664 points, the highest single-season tally in WorldSBK history.

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Nicolo Bulega's Estoril Race Two win was his 29th of 2026. The 25 points lifted him to 664, one more than Jonathan Rea's 2019 benchmark of 663, with three races remaining. Bulega also reached 33 podiums this season, one short of Rea's all-time single-season record of 34.

Iker Lecuona finished second, his 31st WorldSBK podium and 25th as runner-up. Alberto Surra took third after Alvaro Bautista fell on Lap 17 at Turn 1. Yari Montella was fourth and secured the Independent Riders' title; Garrett Gerloff advanced from 13th to seventh.

Context

Bulega's record could raise WorldSBK's profile, especially among Ducati fans and Italian audiences, while the Estoril result may increase attention on the remaining races. Sponsors, broadcasters and local tourism around Portugal could benefit from added interest. For rivals, the milestone may shape narratives around competitiveness and Ducati's dominance, though its broader social effect is likely limited to motorsport communities.

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