Nicolo Brega believes the dearth of dry working in pre-season testing means it’s “too early” to attract conclusions in regards to the WorldSBK Ducati Panigale V4 R.
Brega was quickest on the final day of the Portimao check and the final day of the Jerez check, though each exams had restricted dry mileage. Actually, it rained from begin to end on our second day in Portimao.
In consequence, Brega feels the brand new bike is “unbelievable”, however it’s nonetheless too early to say whether or not it’s a step ahead over the earlier technology, which has gained 20 World Superbike races prior to now two seasons.
“I feel this new mannequin of the Ducati Panigale V4 R is nice,” Nicolo Brega informed WorldSBK.com on the Aruba.it Racing Ducati staff presentation on February 3.
“We will transfer ahead, nevertheless it’s too early to say for the time being as a result of the climate wasn’t very sort throughout the winter testing. So we hope to enhance this yr.”
Brega added that he hopes to select up the place he left off at Phillip Island final yr. The Italian gained his first World Superbike race in Australia in 2024 and accomplished a formidable triple crown in 2025.
“I’ve arrived at Phillip Island and that is my favourite course so I hope I can go as quick as final yr and even quicker,” he stated.
“To be sincere, it wasn’t an excellent winter as a result of we all the time had unhealthy climate throughout testing. We’ll see in Australia, however I really feel like we’re prepared.”
Brega stated that regardless of his efficiency in 2025, he does not know if he’s the favourite to win the title in 2026.
“For the previous two years we’ve got been preventing for the championship and we hope this yr shall be a very good yr,” he stated.
“I do not know if I am a favourite to win or not, however to be sincere I do not need to give it some thought. Yearly is totally different and yearly there are new riders from totally different producers and issues could be totally different. I need to keep centered and attempt to be quick in each race.”
