Nicolo Brega says second place after 25 consecutive wins is “not the top of the world”.
It looks like a very long time since Brega equaled Toprak Razgatlioglu’s 13-fight successful streak, which was set twice at Assen in April. By the point WorldSBK confronted Donington in Spherical 8, Brega had remained unbeaten since final October’s Tremendous Pole race in Estoril and was one win away from doubling Razgatlioglu’s 26-match successful streak.
Because it seems, that wasn’t the case. The Italian misplaced to teammate Iker Lecuona, however he additionally achieved one higher consequence, ending his run of 18 consecutive second place finishes.
Nicolo Brega, 2026 British World SBK. Credit score: Tony Goldsmith.
“Second place is OK, it is a good consequence,” mentioned Nicolo Brega after race one.
“Effectively, first place is healthier, however it’s okay to complete second now and again. It is not the top of the world.”
He added, “Successful would not really feel that dangerous. So if I can proceed (the successful streak), I will be just a little completely happy. Anyway, I gave my 100% immediately, so I am superb.”
After the race, Lecuona himself analyzed that his energy within the stop-start portion on the finish of the race gained, making it tough for Brega to move with out operating large, opening the door for Lecuona to regain the place.
Brega agreed along with his teammate, saying: “Within the first a part of the circuit I used to be very sturdy, however within the final half Iker (Lecuona) was stronger than me.
“I missed one thing within the acceleration. I did not have loads of grip within the first a part of the throttle. So he gave me a couple of meters within the first two gears, however then I needed to take all of it again within the braking. So each time I attempted to move him, it was too far.
Nicolo Brega, 2026 British World SBK. Credit score: Tony Goldsmith.
“It was very tough to move Iker immediately as a result of his acceleration within the final two hairpins was superb.
“So for me I at all times have to begin three or 4 bikes again to attempt to move him.
“It was very tough to get previous him immediately, so I congratulate him. He deserves this win. I am completely happy for him and his workforce. They labored higher than us this weekend.”
“Okay, we’re not performed but, so I will go to the storage now and attempt to discover one thing for tomorrow.”
With out the strain of constant his successful streak, one would possibly count on Brega to really feel liberated and relieved of the strain that has been constructing for the reason that finish of final season.
Nicolo Brega, 2026 British World SBK. Credit score: Tony Goldsmith.
However he feels nothing is totally different for him now than after his twenty fifth straight win in Misano three weeks in the past.
“Truthfully, nothing modifications for me,” he mentioned.
“After I get on the monitor, I at all times attempt to be first, I at all times attempt to battle for the win, and I’ve performed it 25 instances in a row.
“So as soon as I end second, it isn’t dramatic. For me, I haven’t got to vary my method to racing.
“I believe it was good to be second immediately as a result of possibly if you win that many races in a row you assume you have got reached your most.
“However immediately I knew I needed to be stronger in some areas. So it is good to complete second immediately, as a result of I wish to enhance for tomorrow.”
The realm for enchancment is the ultimate sector, and Brega believes the best way to attain that is via electronics.
“It was very tough to move them cleanly as a result of they have been at all times coming from behind,” he mentioned.
“He accelerated loads within the final two turns, so we have to alter the electronics.
“If I may get nearer within the final two turns, I believe I might have been sooner than him for the remainder of the circuit immediately.”
