Published October 18, 2025 by Michael Le Pard , Editor‑in‑Chief
| Bulega produces a brilliant performance in Race 1 to take the win and keep the title fight open. Bautista makes a great comeback to finish on the podium. |
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Just like last Sunday at Estoril, the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team celebrated a double podium finish at the Angel Nieto Circuit in Jerez de la Frontera thanks to Nicolò Bulega‘s victory and Álvaro Bautista‘s third place.
After setting a new all-time circuit record in Superpole, the Italian rider engaged in a thrilling duel with Razgatlioglu (BMW) in the early corners before taking a commanding lead at the end of the first lap. Bulega’s unbeatable race pace allowed him to cross the finish line with a lead of almost 4 seconds, keeping the fight for the world title wide open. Álvaro Bautista started from seventh position and from the seventh lap onwards was the protagonist of an inexorable comeback, characterised by a spectacular double overtaking manoeuvre at turn 1 on Vierge (Honda) and Lowes (Bimota). With six laps to go, he then took Iannone (Ducati) to take third position. Nicolò Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati #11) Alvaro Bautista (Aruba.ii Racing – Ducati) |
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