A dramatic Race Two at the Autodrom Most allowed Nicolo Bulega to snatch victory away from Toprak Razgatlioglu.
The Czech Republic World Superbike Round appeared like it would be a damage limitation for Nicolo Bulega as he was expected to finish runner-up to his title rival, Toprak Razgatlioglu.
However, after finishing second in Race One and the Superpole Race, he was not willing to be beaten in Race Two.
The Italian snatched victory away from Razgatlioglu on the run to the line, keeping his Championship lead at 31 points.
"It was incredible, Toprak had more than I did all race, his pace was stronger than mine," Bulega said when talking to WorldSBK.com about his Race Two victory.
"But I was trying to push 200% every lap to follow him. By halfway through, he was about a second ahead of me, but I never gave up. I tried to catch up to him because I knew I’d have more than him in the last few laps.
"In the last lap I put everything on the line, it was incredible, I was on the limit, more than that was impossible, the last lap I was sideways, screaming, the traction control, everything was crazy, but it was very nice.
"Most is not the best for my riding style or our bike, we prefer long and fast corners and this one is small and slow, so I’m happy to win here, it’s very special."
In a month, the sixth World Superbike Round of the season will take place at Misano, which is Bulega's home round.
The factory Ducati rider is confident for the next round after making further steps this season compared to his rookie year in 2024.
"We’ve made a step in the last races since Cremona," Bulega explained about the Ducati Panigale V4 R.
"This is really important for the Championship, but the Championship is very long, there are still many races until the final race. One more is better than one less.
"I’m happy we won today because it motivates me for the next race at my home round. Last year Toprak was very strong but like we showed in these last races, I think we made a step compared to last year. Last year I was always behind Toprak in second, but I want to bring this step forward to win at Misano."
