Nicolo Bulega won WorldSBK Race 2 Sunday at Donington Park during the 2026 UK round of the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship. Bulega took the victory in dry conditions, with Iker Lecuona recovering from 10th on the grid to finish second, according to official race results.
Bulega?s victory at Donington Park marked a notable achievement in the 2026 MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship, with the Italian rider securing first place in Race 2 on Sunday under dry conditions. He finished ahead of teammate Iker Lecuona, who recovered from a tenth-place starting position to claim second, and Yari Montella, who completed the podium in third place, according to official race results released by the WorldSBK organizers. The race took place on Donington?s full circuit layout as part of the UK round of the 2026 WorldSBK season, conducted under FIM Superbike regulations.
Montella?s third-place finish at Donington represented his seventh podium in succession and the tenth of the 2026 season, as documented by official WorldSBK statistics.
Lecuona?s advance from 10th on the grid was a highlight of the race, as he overcame the setback caused by a crash in the earlier Superpole Race that compromised his starting position for Race 2. Sources confirmed that despite this disadvantage, the Aruba.it Racing ? Ducati rider displayed strong race pace and overtaking ability to move through the field and finish directly behind Bulega. This performance contrasted with Lecuona?s previous results at Donington, where in 2024 he had finished 14th on a Honda CBR1000RR-R and in 2025 had managed only 10th place in Race 2, according to records from past seasons.
Riding for the Barni Spark Racing Team, Montella secured a podium lockout for Ducati, with all three top finishers aboard Ducati machinery. The manufacturer?s dominance extended beyond the podium, with Axel Bassani, riding for the bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team, classified fourth as the leading non-Ducati rider. He was followed by Alex Lowes in fifth and Garrett Gerloff in sixth, completing the top six positions. The remainder of the top ten included Sam Lowes, Lorenzo Baldassarri, Xavi Vierge, and Alvaro Bautista, as per the official classification.
Bulega?s form at Donington was foreshadowed by his performance in Friday practice sessions, where he topped both Free Practice 1 and Free Practice 2 with a best lap time of 1 minute 25.460 seconds. This was more than two tenths of a second faster than Montella?s best time of 1:25.667 and approximately 0.250 seconds quicker than teammate Lecuona, according to timing data released by the event organizers. These practice results underscored Bulega?s pace and consistency at the circuit ahead of the race.
The 2026 season has been marked by Bulega?s dominant run, with records showing he achieved 20 wins during the year and maintained a streak of 24 consecutive WorldSBK victories up to mid-June, although these statistics primarily relate to earlier rounds such as Misano. His Donington Race 2 win added to this string of successes and represented a progression from previous seasons at the venue. In 2024 and 2025, Toprak Razgatlioglu had won Race 2 at Donington, with Bulega finishing second on those occasions. The 2026 victory thus signified a shift in competitive order at the UK round, according to historical race records.
The Aruba.it Racing ? Ducati team benefited from the one-two finish by Bulega and Lecuona, securing maximum points for both riders and reinforcing their position in the riders? and teams? championships. The presence of multiple Ducati riders in the top positions, including independent riders such as Montella and Baldassarri, highlighted the manufacturer?s strong showing at Donington. This dominance was further evidenced by the variety of Ducati machines occupying the majority of the top ten spots, as confirmed by official race classifications.
Additional context from earlier in the 2026 season includes Bulega?s Superpole Race win at the Emilia-Romagna round, where he set a new lap record with a fastest lap time of 1 minute 31.945 seconds. This performance demonstrated his overall competitive level during the season. Comparisons with previous years at Donington also reveal that in 2025, Razgatlioglu won Race 2 by a margin of 2.946 seconds over Bulega, indicating a tighter contest in 2026 with Bulega emerging victorious.
The 2026 WorldSBK season continues with upcoming rounds scheduled at other international circuits, where teams and riders will seek to build on their performances at Donington. The results from the UK round contribute to the evolving championship standings and offer insights into the form and competitiveness of the leading riders and manufacturers as the season progresses.
Nicolo Bulega won WorldSBK Race 2 Sunday at Donington Park during the 2026 UK round of the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship. Bulega took the victory in dry conditions, with Iker Lecuona recovering from 10th on the grid to finish second, according to official race results.
Bulega?s victory at Donington Park marked a notable achievement in the 2026 MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship, with the Italian rider securing first place in Race 2 on Sunday under dry conditions. He finished ahead of teammate Iker Lecuona, who recovered from a tenth-place starting position to claim second, and Yari Montella, who completed the podium in third place, according to official race results released by the WorldSBK organizers. The race took place on Donington?s full circuit layout as part of the UK round of the 2026 WorldSBK season, conducted under FIM Superbike regulations.
Montella?s third-place finish at Donington represented his seventh podium in succession and the tenth of the 2026 season, as documented by official WorldSBK statistics.
Lecuona?s advance from 10th on the grid was a highlight of the race, as he overcame the setback caused by a crash in the earlier Superpole Race that compromised his starting position for Race 2. Sources confirmed that despite this disadvantage, the Aruba.it Racing ? Ducati rider displayed strong race pace and overtaking ability to move through the field and finish directly behind Bulega. This performance contrasted with Lecuona?s previous results at Donington, where in 2024 he had finished 14th on a Honda CBR1000RR-R and in 2025 had managed only 10th place in Race 2, according to records from past seasons.
Riding for the Barni Spark Racing Team, Montella secured a podium lockout for Ducati, with all three top finishers aboard Ducati machinery. The manufacturer?s dominance extended beyond the podium, with Axel Bassani, riding for the bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team, classified fourth as the leading non-Ducati rider. He was followed by Alex Lowes in fifth and Garrett Gerloff in sixth, completing the top six positions. The remainder of the top ten included Sam Lowes, Lorenzo Baldassarri, Xavi Vierge, and Alvaro Bautista, as per the official classification.
Bulega?s form at Donington was foreshadowed by his performance in Friday practice sessions, where he topped both Free Practice 1 and Free Practice 2 with a best lap time of 1 minute 25.460 seconds. This was more than two tenths of a second faster than Montella?s best time of 1:25.667 and approximately 0.250 seconds quicker than teammate Lecuona, according to timing data released by the event organizers. These practice results underscored Bulega?s pace and consistency at the circuit ahead of the race.
The 2026 season has been marked by Bulega?s dominant run, with records showing he achieved 20 wins during the year and maintained a streak of 24 consecutive WorldSBK victories up to mid-June, although these statistics primarily relate to earlier rounds such as Misano. His Donington Race 2 win added to this string of successes and represented a progression from previous seasons at the venue. In 2024 and 2025, Toprak Razgatlioglu had won Race 2 at Donington, with Bulega finishing second on those occasions. The 2026 victory thus signified a shift in competitive order at the UK round, according to historical race records.
The Aruba.it Racing ? Ducati team benefited from the one-two finish by Bulega and Lecuona, securing maximum points for both riders and reinforcing their position in the riders? and teams? championships. The presence of multiple Ducati riders in the top positions, including independent riders such as Montella and Baldassarri, highlighted the manufacturer?s strong showing at Donington. This dominance was further evidenced by the variety of Ducati machines occupying the majority of the top ten spots, as confirmed by official race classifications.
Additional context from earlier in the 2026 season includes Bulega?s Superpole Race win at the Emilia-Romagna round, where he set a new lap record with a fastest lap time of 1 minute 31.945 seconds. This performance demonstrated his overall competitive level during the season. Comparisons with previous years at Donington also reveal that in 2025, Razgatlioglu won Race 2 by a margin of 2.946 seconds over Bulega, indicating a tighter contest in 2026 with Bulega emerging victorious.
The 2026 WorldSBK season continues with upcoming rounds scheduled at other international circuits, where teams and riders will seek to build on their performances at Donington. The results from the UK round contribute to the evolving championship standings and offer insights into the form and competitiveness of the leading riders and manufacturers as the season progresses.
Brian Uriarte won the 2026 Moto3 German Grand Prix at the Sachsenring circuit in Germany on Sunday, defeating championship leader Maximo Quiles in a last-lap duel. Uriarte started from pole position and held off Quiles to finish 0.063 seconds ahead after 23 laps, officials said.
The race, held on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at the 3.671-kilometer Sachsenring circuit in Germany, covered 23 laps for a total distance of approximately 84.4 kilometers, officials said. The official race time recorded for Uriarte was 33 minutes, 2.694 seconds, with Quiles finishing just 0.063 seconds behind, according to the official timing sheets. This narrow margin confirmed a tightly contested finish, which MotoGP described as a ?Sachsenring classic.?
Uriarte, riding for Red Bull KTM Ajo, started from pole position and maintained a fierce duel with championship leader Maximo Quiles of the CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team throughout the race.
The battle between Uriarte and Quiles dominated the race narrative, with sources confirming that the two riders broke away from the rest of the pack early on. Third place went to Matteo Bertelle of LEVEL UP?MTA, who finished 5.053 seconds behind Uriarte, underscoring the duel at the front. Fourth place was claimed by Marco Morelli of the CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team, who crossed the line a mere 0.007 seconds behind Bertelle, highlighting the close competition for the final podium spot.
According to MotoGP?s race report, the contest was described as a ?cat and mouse? battle, with Uriarte defending his lead against constant pressure from Quiles. A critical moment came late in the race when Quiles made a mistake that forced him to settle for second place. Spanish outlet TodoCircuito added that in the final two kilometers, Uriarte ?covered all the gaps brilliantly,? allowing him to hold off Quiles by the narrowest of margins. The race was characterized by both sources as a classic Moto3 slipstream battle that captivated fans at the Sachsenring.
This victory marked Uriarte?s second win of the 2026 season and his career, having previously won at Mugello earlier in the year. MotoGP?s report noted that Uriarte?s win elevated him to second place in the Moto3 World Championship standings with 127 points, surpassing his teammate Álvaro Carpe, who dropped to third with 126 points. Despite finishing second, Quiles extended his championship lead to 231 points, maintaining a comfortable margin at the top of the standings, according to both MotoGP and TodoCircuito.
All three podium finishers rode KTM machinery, emphasizing the manufacturer?s strong performance in the race. The race also saw a full field complete the event without any red-flag interruptions. Notably, Joel Esteban and Adrián Cruces were involved in a heavy crash earlier in the race, described by TodoCircuito as the ?big scare of the day,? but both riders escaped without serious injury.
The Sachsenring Moto3 race served as the opening event of the Grand Prix day schedule, providing an intense and dramatic start to the racing program. With the championship standings now clearly defined heading into the summer break, Uriarte has emerged as the primary challenger to Quiles, who remains the dominant figure in the category. The next round of the Moto3 World Championship will be closely watched to see if Uriarte can maintain his momentum against the established leader.
Brian Uriarte won the 2026 Moto3 German Grand Prix at the Sachsenring circuit in Germany on Sunday, defeating championship leader Maximo Quiles in a last-lap duel. Uriarte started from pole position and held off Quiles to finish 0.063 seconds ahead after 23 laps, officials said.
The race, held on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at the 3.671-kilometer Sachsenring circuit in Germany, covered 23 laps for a total distance of approximately 84.4 kilometers, officials said. The official race time recorded for Uriarte was 33 minutes, 2.694 seconds, with Quiles finishing just 0.063 seconds behind, according to the official timing sheets. This narrow margin confirmed a tightly contested finish, which MotoGP described as a ?Sachsenring classic.?
Uriarte, riding for Red Bull KTM Ajo, started from pole position and maintained a fierce duel with championship leader Maximo Quiles of the CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team throughout the race.
The battle between Uriarte and Quiles dominated the race narrative, with sources confirming that the two riders broke away from the rest of the pack early on. Third place went to Matteo Bertelle of LEVEL UP?MTA, who finished 5.053 seconds behind Uriarte, underscoring the duel at the front. Fourth place was claimed by Marco Morelli of the CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team, who crossed the line a mere 0.007 seconds behind Bertelle, highlighting the close competition for the final podium spot.
According to MotoGP?s race report, the contest was described as a ?cat and mouse? battle, with Uriarte defending his lead against constant pressure from Quiles. A critical moment came late in the race when Quiles made a mistake that forced him to settle for second place. Spanish outlet TodoCircuito added that in the final two kilometers, Uriarte ?covered all the gaps brilliantly,? allowing him to hold off Quiles by the narrowest of margins. The race was characterized by both sources as a classic Moto3 slipstream battle that captivated fans at the Sachsenring.
This victory marked Uriarte?s second win of the 2026 season and his career, having previously won at Mugello earlier in the year. MotoGP?s report noted that Uriarte?s win elevated him to second place in the Moto3 World Championship standings with 127 points, surpassing his teammate Álvaro Carpe, who dropped to third with 126 points. Despite finishing second, Quiles extended his championship lead to 231 points, maintaining a comfortable margin at the top of the standings, according to both MotoGP and TodoCircuito.
All three podium finishers rode KTM machinery, emphasizing the manufacturer?s strong performance in the race. The race also saw a full field complete the event without any red-flag interruptions. Notably, Joel Esteban and Adrián Cruces were involved in a heavy crash earlier in the race, described by TodoCircuito as the ?big scare of the day,? but both riders escaped without serious injury.
The Sachsenring Moto3 race served as the opening event of the Grand Prix day schedule, providing an intense and dramatic start to the racing program. With the championship standings now clearly defined heading into the summer break, Uriarte has emerged as the primary challenger to Quiles, who remains the dominant figure in the category. The next round of the Moto3 World Championship will be closely watched to see if Uriarte can maintain his momentum against the established leader.