World Superbike title runner-up Nicolo Brega says he’s “comfortable however just a little nervous” forward of his long-awaited MotoGP debut at Portimao this weekend.
After six years in Moto3 and Moto2, Brega efficiently restarted his profession after a hiatus within the WorldSBK paddock and was known as up for the ultimate two races of the manufacturing facility Ducati group rather than injured champion Marc Marquez.
Brega will stay in WorldSBK in 2026, however will even tackle MotoGP take a look at duties alongside Michele Pirro, and is seen as a powerful candidate for Desmosedici’s race seat within the new Pirelli period from 2027.
The Italian skilled the present Ducati GP25 for the primary time throughout a non-public take a look at in Jerez final Thursday.
Brega mentioned, “I am comfortable about this debut, however on the similar time I am just a little nervous.”
“I wish to get pleasure from this second, however I additionally wish to do a superb job with the entire group.
“I haven’t got excessive expectations relating to outcomes. I wish to acquire confidence on the Desmosedici GP.
“Additionally take into account working a really distinctive and demanding observe like Portimao.”
Brega scored victories on the circuit through the title-winning 2023 World Supersport marketing campaign and completed runner-up on this 12 months’s Portimao World SBK Race.
Brega will make his premier class debut, whereas new treble-winning World SBK Champion Toprak Razgatlioglu can also be scheduled for this weekend – Testing MotoGP bikes in Aragon Previous to transferring to Pramac Yamaha in 2026.
Razgatlioglu mentioned he hopes Brega can combat for the highest ten in his MotoGP debut.
“The Brega could be very robust (and) the Ducati is a really robust bike for that observe,” mentioned the Turkish star. His racing debut is scheduled for the opening spherical of Thailand MotoGP in 2026.
“I hope he does a superb job as a result of this is essential for WorldSBK.”
