Nicolo Brega believes shifting from WorldSBK to MotoGP is “tougher” than the opposite approach round, primarily as a result of contrasting traits of Pirelli and Michelin tyres.
The present World SBK title runner-up made his MotoGP debut when he was known as as much as change the injured Marc Marquez within the closing race of the 2025 season.
Brega’s long-time Superbike rival Toprak Razgatlioglu will make the full-time transfer to MotoGP in 2026, whereas Miguel Oliveira will go in the other way, with Pramac Yamaha becoming a member of BMW’s manufacturing facility WorldSBK crew.
So which transition is tougher?
“Pirelli actually provides me confidence, so for me it is tougher to go from Superbike to MotoGP,” Brega mentioned.
“Since you come from a motorcycle that offers you a whole lot of confidence, and also you go to MotoGP on a Michelin, which does not offer you a lot confidence, so you need to attempt to be extra calm.
“While you come from MotoGP to Superbike, you’re feeling like you are able to do extra. So for me it feels higher.”
Brega defined that the primary distinction is throughout braking, and that using the Michelin MotoGP entrance tire requires very totally different know-how than the Pirelli rubber utilized in WorldSBK.
“With Pirelli tires, you could be aggressive and cease the bike shortly,” he defined.
“With these (Michelins) you’ll be able to’t be aggressive within the first a part of the braking. It’s a must to brake afterwards.”
Brega added: “I advised myself each time: ‘Do not brake like a Pirelli, do not brake like a Pirelli.’
“I am not driving naturally. I am simply enthusiastic about what I’ve to do on the bike. So while you’re driving like this, it is laborious to go quick.”
Regardless of this, Brega scored the ultimate factors in each of his MotoGP appearances, ending fifteenth on the closing races in Portimao and Valencia.
His Pirelli data might be helpful within the growth of Ducati’s 2027 850cc machine, alongside subsequent season’s WorldSBK efforts.
Forward of 2027, Pirelli and Michelin will change locations, with Pirelli changing into the unique MotoGP provider and Michelin taking on WorldSBK.
Miguel Oliveira makes his BMW WorldSBK debut on the Jerez check
