Ducati’s Nicolo Brega has admitted the frustration of lacking out on the 2025 World Superbike title was not alleviated by making his MotoGP debut late within the season.
The Italian rider got here near profitable his first World Superbike title when he took Toprak Razgatlioglu to the ultimate race of the season in October.
Though Nicolò Brega misplaced to the Turkish famous person in the long run, he’ll win his third world title subsequent season when he competes in MotoGP with Pramac Yamaha.
On account of Marc Marquez’s damage, Brega was referred to as up by Ducati for the ultimate two rounds of this yr’s MotoGP rounds, and the previous VR46 academy member scored factors in each occasions.
Regardless of this necessary second in his profession, Brega gave credit score to Italy. GP one It did nothing to ease his disappointment at dropping the Superbike World Championship.
“The frustration of lacking out on the world title nonetheless stays with me, as a result of MotoGP by no means let me overlook the championship,” he stated.
“Definitely, the chance to race in MotoGP was nice, however I take a look at it as one thing completely different.
“As I stated, there may be nonetheless some disappointment of not profitable the title, however that’s gone now. Now we solely have to consider 2026.”
Brega, who will stay in World Superbike subsequent yr alongside his function as Ducati MotoGP take a look at rider, is the overwhelming favourite to win the title in 2026.
Brega says there may be “no level in hiding” this truth, however he’s nonetheless cautious of the rivals he’ll face.
“It is good to know that,” he stated of the scenario he likes the title probably the most.
“Really, for me it is not a lot stress because it’s motivation as a result of it signifies that different folks assume I am probably the most full rider and the rider who can win.
“In the long run, I feel it is pointless to cover it. However issues can change yearly as a result of there are new issues, like[Iker]Lecuona with Ducati,[Danilo]Petrucci and[Miguel]Oliveira with BMW.
“Nevertheless, there are not any foreseeable conclusions.”
Brega plans to start testing the 2027 Ducati MotoGP bike subsequent summer time, with three exams at the moment scheduled, with additional choices to be mentioned sooner or later.
This can give Brega a seat racing as certainly one of Ducati’s groups in 2027.
