Nicolo Brega has made a behavior of dominating the WorldSBK since final October, however his momentum seems to be displaying indicators of slowing down within the remaining spherical of the 2026 season earlier than the summer season break.
Brega gained by greater than 0.2 seconds at Donington on the British WorldSBK on Friday, reaching the margin regardless of imperfect really feel on his powerhouse Ducati Panigale V4 R.
Nicolo Brega, 2026 British World SBK. Credit score: Tony Goldsmith.
“I am P1 so it is not unhealthy, however the feeling will not be what I would love,” Nicolo Brega mentioned after FP2 at Donington.
“So there are some elements the place I am not very snug on the bike so I want to enhance, however total my tempo wasn’t too unhealthy.”
The Italian arrived within the UK after successful the Ducati Race of Champions in Misano final week.
All in all, it has been a busy interval for Brega, additionally with 850cc MotoGP testing, and he is now feeling the results of the schedule.
“Final month I went to occasions and rode my bike greater than I used to be at dwelling,” he mentioned.
“There are actually issues in life which are tougher than driving a motorbike, however after just a few days your physique must loosen up a little bit. It is a very exhausting sport, so generally you want a break.
“So after this race I’ve one other MotoGP take a look at, so not likely, however after the subsequent MotoGP take a look at I want to take 15 or 20 days off the bike.”
Nicolo Brega, 2026 British World SBK. Credit score: Tony Goldsmith.
Brega’s schedule on Thursday included a visit to the Goodwood Pageant of Pace as a part of Ducati’s one centesimal anniversary celebrations.
“I had by no means been to Goodwood earlier than,” Brega mentioned.
“It was undoubtedly an amazing occasion as a result of there have been plenty of motorsport followers and (the venue) was packed.
“However with World Ducati Week, MotoGP testing, Michelin testing with superbikes and every day occasions all over the world, it was a bit disturbing yesterday earlier than the race weekend.
“It was a little bit exhausting to depart the leather-based within the solar for just a few hours and sweat all day.
“Clearly, some individuals have harder issues in life, however in these sizzling temperatures it’s essential to save up a little bit for the race weekend.”
