Nicolò Bulega Sets WorldSBK Record with 29 Wins in a Single Season

October 20, 2026

Ducati factory rider Nicolò Bulega rewrote the World Superbike history books on October 11, 2026, taking two race wins at the Circuito do Estoril.

Bulega captured victories in both the Superpole Race and Race 2 during the weekend event. Those two trips to the top step of the podium brought his tally to 29 race wins in the 2026 season alone.

That mark officially breaks the prior all-time single-season record of 27 victories, which was set by Álvaro Bautista back in 2023. Alongside the win count, Bulega pushed his 2026 championship total to 664 points, setting another series milestone as the highest point total ever earned in a single WorldSBK season.

Why Riders Should Care

Unlike prototype racing, World Superbike relies on production-derived machinery that connects directly to the motorcycles sitting on dealership showroom floors.

Seeing Bulega dominate the series aboard the Ducati Panigale V4 R highlights an extraordinary run of form for both the rider and the machine. His run to 29 victories marks one of the most dominant stretches in the history of motorcycle road racing.

Biker Nation Perspective

Championship records in professional racing often stand for years before anyone gets close to challenging them. Bautista set a high benchmark in 2023 with 27 wins, yet Bulega managed to surpass that total in only three seasons.

Reaching 664 points and 29 wins in a single championship run shows remarkable consistency from Bulega and the factory Ducati effort. For fans who follow production-based motorcycle racing, this level of execution sets a standard that will be difficult to match.