Ducati provide an update on Nicolo Bulega's contract negotiations
03/24/2025 07:50 AM
Serafino Foti has revealed that contract negotiations are underway between Ducati and Nicolo Bulega.
Nicolo Bulega has been a part of the Aruba.it Racing - Ducati family for three years after competing in World Supersport for the team in 2023, then World Superbikes in 2024 and 2025.
The Italian's contract with Ducati expires at the end of the current season, but it seems highly unlikely that the Italian manufacturer will let him walk away.
It has been previously reported that Bulega and his manager were demanding a substantial pay rise after winning nine races and featuring on 18 other podiums throughout his 39 races in the Superbike class.
This resulted in Aruba.it Racing - Ducati Team Manager, Serafino Foti, stating that 'Bulega has to look at what is the best solution to become World Champion, not what pay Champions receive'.
However, it appears that a deal is in the works to keep Bulega in the factory Ducati World Superbike squad for the 2026 season.
In a new interview with GPOne.com, Foti revealed that negotiations are underway between Bulega and Ducati.
"We have been talking about it for some time now," Foti confirmed.
"The interest of both of us is to continue together next year as well. With his manager, Alberto Martinelli, we are discussing it and we are confident."
Bulega currently leads the 2025 World Superbike Championship after the opening round of the season in Phillip Island.
The Italian completed a clean sweep in Australia after winning all three races and claiming a 26-point lead over his teammate, Alvaro Bautista.
World Superbikes will restart after a month break this weekend in Portimao for the second round of the year. Bulega is expected to feature at the front, but after a difficult test in Portugal last week he is not confident that he can beat BMW's, Toprak Razgatlioglu.
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