Nicolò Bulega and the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team will part ways at the end of the 2026 season

Aruba.it Racing – Ducati announces that its collaboration with Nicolò Bulega will come to an end at the conclusion of the 2026 FIM Superbike World Championship season.

The team would like to thank Nicolò for the extraordinary journey built together over these five years. From his arrival in Supersport in 2022 to winning the World Championship title the following season, and then moving up to WorldSBK in 2024, Bulega embraced a challenge with determination and dedication.

It has been a journey defined by hard work, professionalism and a strong bond with the whole team, born from daily commitment and strengthened race after race. Over the last two seasons, the Italian rider finished second in the Superbike World Championship, confirming himself as one of the absolute protagonists of the category. This year's results speak for themselves, with 26 wins and one second place in the first 27 races contested: numbers that reflect the value of a rider who has grown together with the team and who has written unforgettable pages in the history of Aruba.it Racing – Ducati and of the category as a whole.

Our most sincere best wishes go to Nicolò for the future. There is still one goal to complete together: winning the WorldSBK Riders' World Championship title, the most important milestone of his career so far.

Stefano Cecconi (Aruba.it Racing - Ducati Team Principal)
“When we chose Nicolò, we knew we were investing in a young rider with great talent, but the journey we have shared has continued to exceed expectations. His progression makes us particularly proud because it confirms the team's philosophy: believing in hard work, in riders' growth, and in the ability to build important results step by step. Nicolò has integrated into the team exceptionally well and become part of our sporting family. He has earned everyone's trust and affection through professionalism and respect. We will always be grateful to him and will always cheer for him. Before that, however, there is still one mission to complete, so we can celebrate this wonderful adventure in the best possible way.”