Nicolo Bulega downplayed the significance of his four-point deficit to Top Lac Lazgatrioglu at the top of the WorldSBK riders’ standings as they head into round eight. The Italian, who has led the championship since the first race in Australia, is facing a points gap for the first time this season but insists it won\u2019t affect his mindset going into the Hungarian round at Balaton Park.<\/p>\n
\u201cTo be honest, four points is nothing,\u201d Bulega said at Balaton on Thursday. \u201cWe\u2019re almost even, so I\u2019ll do my best as always. My approach hasn\u2019t changed; I\u2019ll give it my all and we\u2019ll see what happens.\u201d<\/p>\n
Bulega also expressed contentment in returning to racing so soon after the Donington round. \u201cIt feels good,\u201d he noted. \u201cA week off is better than a month, so it\u2019s good to be back on the bike so quickly. We\u2019re familiar with this track from testing on street bikes about a month ago, but riding it on a superbike is a different challenge, so we\u2019ll see how it goes.\u201d<\/p>\n
When asked about whether the track suits him and Ducati, Bulega admitted uncertainty. \u201cSome corners might favor us, others not so much. We’ll have to wait and see. However, I won three races at Cremona, which wasn\u2019t considered our best track on paper, so I\u2019m not focusing too much on that. We\u2019ll know more after the first day.\u201d<\/p>\n
Finally, when questioned about the importance of winning the 1,000th World Superbike race, which will be held as a Superpole race on Sunday morning, Bulega said, \u201cWinning race 999 would be good too, so I\u2019ll try to win. What matters is winning, not the number, and we\u2019re aiming to keep winning for many more races ahead.\u201d<\/p>\n
Fan Take: This update highlights the fierce competition at the top of WorldSBK and Bulega’s calm confidence despite facing a rare points deficit. Racing fans should watch the Hungarian round closely, as it could mark a pivotal moment in this thrilling championship battle, potentially reshaping the dynamics of the sport going forward.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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