Nicolo Bulega close to finalising MotoGP move from WorldSBK

A rider who has dominated WorldSBK making the jump to MotoGP is always a significant transfer, and Bulega's admission that he's had to make concessions to get the deal done tells you something about the leverage dynamics at play — he wants the move more than the other side needs him right now. The word 'sacrifice' is worth noting: it suggests the terms aren't entirely on his terms, whether that's machinery, team placement, or money. Still, 'close' from the rider's own mouth usually means the paperwork is the last obstacle, not the negotiation itself. For WorldSBK, losing its standout talent to MotoGP is a recurring story that underlines the grid's role as a feeder series for the premier class.