Following Race 2 at the Cremona Circuit in Italy, the 10th round of the 2026 World Superbike season, the championship standings have seen significant developments. Nicolo Bulega secured second place in Race 2 for the third time this weekend, which was enough to clinch the championship title, holding a commanding lead of 133 points over his teammate Iker Lecuona.
Despite Lecuona winning Race 2, his third victory of the weekend, combined with Yari Montella’s third-place finish, has solidified Ducati’s dominance, with Lecuona now sitting 200 points ahead in second place. Montella, who recovered well after a tough crash in Race 1, has also reinforced his hold on third in the standings, extending his lead to 43 points over Alex Lowes and 50 points over Sam Lowes, who unfortunately crashed out of Race 2.
Here are the complete WorldSBK riders’ standings following Race 2 at Cremona:
| Pos | Rider | Nat. | Team | Bike | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nicolo Bulega | ITA | Aruba.it Racing Ducati | Ducati Panigale V4 R | 602 |
| 2 | Iker Lecuona | ESP | Aruba.it Racing Ducati | Ducati Panigale V4 R | 469 |
| 3 | Yari Montella | ITA | Barni Spark Racing | Ducati Panigale V4 R | 269 |
| 4 | Alex Lowes | GBR | Bimota by Kawasaki Racing | Bimota KB998 | 226 |
| 5 | Sam Lowes | GBR | Marc VDS Racing Team | Ducati Panigale V4 R | 219 |
| 6 | Lorenzo Baldassarri | ITA | Team Go Eleven | Ducati Panigale V4 R | 193 |
| … | … | … | … | … | … |
(The table continues with riders from 7th to 30th place.)
Fan Take:
Nicolo Bulega’s early championship victory after just 10 rounds highlights a shift in World Superbike’s competitive landscape, showcasing his remarkable consistency and dominance. For fans, this could signal the start of a thrilling new era led by a young star, while other riders and teams will be motivated to push harder and tighten the competition in the seasons to come.
Source: www.crash.net
