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Iker Lecuona thought Dutch WorldSBK Race 1 was "my chance" to beat Bulega
Iker Lecuona took a risk when rain began falling and snatched the Assen WorldSBK race lead from Nicolo Bulega, but the title lead retaliated to keep his win streak intact.

Nicolo Bulega details strategy that overcame Dutch WorldSBK chaos
Nicolo Bulega says he had settled for second in Race 1 at the Dutch WorldSBK, but “believed until the end” to get the win.

Jonathan Rea "felt fast" but "frustrated" by Honda WorldSBK position
Jonathan Rea was the only Honda rider on the race one WorldSBK grid at Assen after an injury for Somkiat Chantra.

Why third was “the right result” for Sam Lowes at Dutch WorldSBK
Sam Lowes feels third place was “the right result” for him in Race 1 at the Dutch WorldSBK.

2026 Assen WorldSBK: Bulega, Lecuona battle as rain shakes up Race 1
Nicolo Bulega overcomes a rain scare to extend his unbeaten start to the 2026 WorldSBK season to seven in a row.

Nicolo Bulega brushes off Dutch WorldSBK Superpole crash
Nicolo Bulega has brushed off a late crash in Dutch WorldSBK Superpole as the consequence of trying to improve.

2026 Assen WorldSBK: Bulega pole despite Superpole crash
WorldSBK title leader Nicolo Bulega takes pole position, then crashes, during Superpole at Assen.

Assen WorldSBK: Iker Lecuona leads red-flagged final practice
Iker Lecuona keeps Aruba.it Ducati on top during FP3 at Assen, Somkiat Chantra declared 'unfit for today'.

Is Ducati more affected by WorldSBK fuel flow changes in 2026?
Nicolo Bulega suggests changes to Ducati’s 2026 WorldSBK machine mean he can “feel” the difference from fuel flow changes.

Danilo Petrucci hails “best day on BMW” at Dutch WorldSBK
Danilo Petrucci says Friday at the Dutch WorldSBK was his best yet with BMW.

Ducati WorldSBK riders frustrated despite strong Dutch pace
Both Nicolo Bulega and Iker Lecuona expressed frustration after practice at the Dutch WorldSBK.

Miguel Oliveira performing worse than expected at Dutch WorldSBK
Miguel Oliveira says his performance at the Dutch WorldSBK is worse than expected after Friday’s two practice sessions.

Two manufacturers hit with WorldSBK performance penalties
Two manufacturers have been hit by fuel flow penalties ahead of the Dutch WorldSBK.

Jonathan Rea getting "comfortable" with Honda ahead of Dutch WorldSBK
Jonathan Rea says he is “more comfortable” ahead of the Dutch WorldSBK than in his first race in Portugal.

Miguel Oliveira bracing himself for Dutch WorldSBK after past BMW form
Miguel Oliveira is expecting the Dutch WorldSBK to not favour the BMW M1000 RR.

“Not so dramatic” for Nicolo Bulega if Toprak Razgatlioglu record goes unbroken
Nicolo Bulega says he is not worried about equalling one Toprak Razgatlioglu record at the Dutch WorldSBK.

Tommy Bridewell feels “worthy” ahead of Assen WorldSBK
Tommy Bridewell says he now feels “worthy” of WorldSBK after Portimao debut.

Jonathan Rea heads to “unpredictable” Assen with “clearer idea of what works”
Jonathan Rea prepares for unpredictable Assen conditions as he makes a second Honda WorldSBK stand-in appearance for the injured Jake Dixon.

Two new tyres in two races for WorldSBK as Pirelli switches focus
Pirelli will bring its second new tyre in as many races to the Dutch WorldSBK this weekend.

Bimota optimistic of WorldSBK podium challenge at “old school” Assen
Bimota WorldSBK rider Alex Lowes says he is hopeful of a podium challenge at the “old school” Assen circuit.

Yamaha WorldSBK rider hoping to revive past form after rough 2026 start
WorldSBK returns to Assen this weekend, where Andrea Locatelli took his first WorldSBK win last year.

Only one WorldSBK rider has started a season better than Nicolo Bulega
Only one rider in WorldSBK history has started a season with greater dominance than Nicolo Bulega in 2026.

Andrea Iannone in surprise Superbike return after 2026 WorldSBK plans collapsed
Andrea Iannone returns to superbike action during an Italian CIV championship test at Misano.

Jonathan Rea gains Ducati “reference” for Honda despite tough Portuguese WorldSBK
Jonathan Rea thinks he was able to gain useful information for Honda at the Portuguese WorldSBK despite missing the top-10.