Nicolo Brega believes WorldSBK presents “higher preparation” for MotoGP than the Moto2 class, regardless of the “unbelievable variations” between production-based superbikes and Grand Prix prototypes.
Brega made his MotoGP debut this weekend at Portimao rather than injured world champion Marc Marquez in Ducati’s manufacturing facility staff and is racing in each classes.
The Italian restarted his profession within the Supersport World Championship after three troublesome years in Moto2, profitable the 2023 title.
That led to his promotion to WorldSBK with Ducati, the place he completed runner-up behind Toprak Razgatlioglu and BMW previously two seasons.
Razgatlioglu is scheduled to enter MotoGP with Pramac Yamaha in 2026, earlier than which Brega will make his debut on the Portimao and Valencia rounds.
However whereas Desmosedici accomplished lower than 30 laps through the moist take a look at at Jerez, Brega admitted the premier class represented an enormous leap ahead.
“I do not assume there’s something particular that is completely different, however every part has modified a bit bit. The carbon brakes, the journey peak adjuster, the engine is quicker, and so are the chassis and tires. Once you put all of it collectively, it is an unbelievable distinction,” Brega stated on the official MotoGP web site.
“It is a top-level bike, so we’ve to be taught loads within the storage during the last two weeks.”
Jack Miller is the one rider on the present MotoGP grid who has by no means competed within the Moto2 class.
Issues will change subsequent season when Razgatlioglu leaves WorldSBK to hitch the Australian squad at Pramac Yamaha.
Brega claimed that WorldSBK was extra like a MotoGP machine than the Moto2 class with Triumph’s 765cc engine.
“I believe Superbike is superb at educating numerous issues to organize for MotoGP,” Brega stated.
“I believe it is a greater preparation for MotoGP than Moto2.
“As a result of on a superbike there may be extra electronics, so that you begin studying issues for MotoGP.
“The facility of the bike can also be significantly better than Moto2, so engine-wise we’re fairly near MotoGP.
“Just like MotoGP, you attempt to be taught to journey the bike at about the identical velocity and weight if you brake.
“So I believe MotoGP superbikes are a greater college than Moto2.”
Concerning his personal expectations for this weekend, the 26-year-old Brega stated: “I’ll spend this weekend gaining expertise and having enjoyable on the bike.”
Subsequent season, the Italian can even tackle testing duties for Ducati MotoGP alongside World SBK, serving to the manufacturing facility put together for the 850cc/Pirelli period in 2027.
