Bulega Says Style Fits MotoGP Better Than Razgatlioglu’s
NXTbets Pro | Published On: September 25, 2026
Bulega’s MotoGP case
Nicolo Bulega sees his path to MotoGP in the shape of his own riding. The Ducati rider said his style could suit the class better than Toprak Razgatlioglu’s because modern MotoGP puts a premium on aerodynamic grip and speed in the middle of the turn. He pointed to his stronger mid-corner pace and said an aggressive approach fits a bike that asks riders to stay fast through the apex. Bulega has already signed with VR46 Ducati for a future MotoGP season, and he said the work he has done on Ducati’s 850cc project has helped him get ready. The same goes for testing on Pirelli tires. Both steps have given him a clearer idea of the demands that come with the jump. He framed the move as a question of style as much as raw speed, with the new class rewarding riders who can carry momentum and adapt to the bike’s aerodynamics.
Razgatlioglu’s contrast
He drew a sharp contrast with Razgatlioglu, who is set for his own MotoGP challenge after success in WorldSBK. Bulega said the Turkish rider’s rookie MotoGP struggles come down mainly to Yamaha’s uncompetitive bike, but he also thinks the riding style is part of the issue. In Bulega’s view, Razgatlioglu does not suit Michelin tires and is doing the opposite of what a MotoGP prototype asks for. He said Razgatlioglu brakes very hard on the front and often lifts the rear wheel, the kind of approach that can work in superbikes but creates trouble when the front tire never feels fully secure. Bulega said the two-time WorldSBK champion still rides in the same way he does in superbike racing, and that habit can cost time and confidence in MotoGP. He also left room for the future. If Yamaha improves, Bulega believes Razgatlioglu could become much stronger. He said a switch to Pirelli tires would also help because those tires would better match the Turkish rider’s style.
WorldSBK rivalry lesson
Bulega’s comments also reflected how much Razgatlioglu has shaped his own rise. He said the rivalry pushed him and helped him improve during their WorldSBK battles. That history came into focus in the final Superpole race at Jerez, where Bulega said his pass on Razgatlioglu was driven by the chance to keep fighting for the championship. He described himself as a clean, technical passer, then said the title fight forced him to try a slightly aggressive move and “return serve.” Razgatlioglu crashed out after the opening-lap clash, another hard edge in their rivalry. The article tied that outlook to Casey Stoner’s old description of racing Valentino Rossi. Stoner said repeated battles with Rossi made him feel he had to stop being too nice. Bulega’s point landed in the same place. He also sees the biggest lesson from Razgatlioglu as simple: the rivalry made him better.
