MotoGP, Bulega replaces Marquez in Portugal: “Happy and nervous for my debut”

Milan, Nov. 5 (LaPresse) – The Ducati Lenovo Team is heading to the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve, which hosts the 21st race of the season. Portugal has been a regular stop since 2020, with two Ducati victories: Pecco Bagnaia’s first win in 2023 and Jorge Martin’s victory in 2024. It will be a week of firsts for Nicolò Bulega, 2025 World SBK runner-up with Aruba.it Racing-Ducati, who will replace Marc Márquez for the last two GPs of 2025 and make his Premier Class debut in Portimão. Nicolò, who first tested the Desmosedici GP last Thursday in Jerez de la Frontera, will reach this milestone in his 100th race in the Motorcycle World Championship. “I’m happy and at the same time a bit nervous for this debut. I want to enjoy the moment but also do a good job with the team. I have no expectations regarding results; I want to start gaining confidence on the Desmosedici GP. We must also consider that we will be riding on a very particular and challenging track like Portimão,” said Bulega.