Nicolo Brega explains the main differences between MotoGP and WorldSBK bikes: “The speed increases, the brakes are applied. The device is a little complicated, it is not automatic, so you have to think about how to use it…”

Nicolo Brega (Montecchio Emilia) Made its official debut in MotoGP this weekend A test being held at the Portuguese GP circuit. Portimao. The 26-year-old Italian player makes his debut in the premier category. Played in place of injured Marc Marquez, already world champion among them ducati official team.

This campaign “Bregas” was declared WorldSBK world runner-up. And as a reward, I am part of a test team for an Italian manufacturer. And in 2027, he might be given a bike to compete in MotoGP for an entire season – Ducati has given him that opportunity. Competing in the final two events of the 2025 Motorcycle World Championship Calendar.

After testing in Jerez, Brega landed in Portugal. His performance doesn’t go unnoticed.. He finished 14th in free practice 1 and 17th in Friday’s free practice. In free practice 2, he qualified 13th and was 18th on the starting grid. However, in the sprint, he crashed at the first chance. “Maybe, I braked too much like a superbike and got so excited that the front tire closed. (…) The brakes need to be completely readjusted. with tires Pirelli -World SBK-, If you are not aggressive in the first part, the bike will not stop.. when you do that michelin -MotoGP-, it closes you from the beginning That’s what happened,” declared Bregas after the short race.

Over the weekend, Nicolo Brega also had time to expose himself publicly. Key differences between MotoGP bikes and superbikes: “MotoGP goes faster and brakes more. “Abasatori” -Lowdown device for motorcycles- These are a bit more complex because they are not automatic and require you to think about using them. of tire “They are very different from WorldSBK, so a lot of little things add up to make a big difference.”

The Ducati man added: “When I’m riding, I’m still there thinking, ‘Okay, okay’.” I’m applying the brakes, but I can’t brake with carbon discs anyway… Then, you will have to use “abassatore” when leaving. Then, andTires when leaning are not Pirellibecause it will move a little more. bike on a straight line Please run more Furthermore, you must remember that Please delete “Abbasatore”. Because otherwise it will stay down when braking.. It’s not the easiest thing in the world by any means. And here in Portimao, it’s even more difficult. Motorcycles brake much differently and much more brakingly. You’ll probably arrive 20-25 km/h faster, but you’ll stop the same. It’s also not easy physically. ”