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\u201cWhen I called him in October, I had to decide if I wanted to race in MotoGP,\u201d Bulega said.<\/p>\n
\u201cAt that time, I don\u2019t deny that I had some doubts, but he told me not to give a damn and just race.\u201d<\/p>\n
Bulega was formerly part of Rossi\u2019s VR46 Academy, but has maintained a good relationship with the organisation.<\/p>\n
He competed at Rossi\u2019s 100Km of Champions event last weekend.<\/p>\n
Bulega added: \u201cVale asked me a lot of questions, because he\u2019s curious.<\/p>\n
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\u201cIn fact, he always asks me so many things. I have a good relationship with him.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ve had doubts recently, like racing with the MotoGP bike.<\/p>\n
\u201cThat\u2019s exactly why I ask him for his opinion, because I didn\u2019t know what to do. In my heart, I know that, if I should need him, he\u2019s there.\u201d<\/p>\n
Bulega will help Ducati develop its 850cc bike for the 2027 regulations reset next year, and is expected to try the bike for the first time in the summer.<\/p>\n
The Italian\u2019s test role with Ducati is set to launch him into a race ride with the brand at one of its teams in 2027.<\/p>\n
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After finishing runner-up in World Superbikes in 2025, and with Toprak Razgatlioglu moving to MotoGP with Pramac Yamaha, Bulega is the overwhelming favourite for the 2026 crown.<\/p>\n
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