Toprak Razgatlioglu makes his MotoGP debut aboard Yamaha this season. In the year He will undoubtedly have racing ambitions for the factory team in 2027, but will start with satellite team Pramac.
Yamaha They were the slowest manufacturer in MotoGP last year but it would be a mistake to identify them as back markers. They scored three podiums (including sprints) and five pole positions, although all came from Fabio Quattararo.
Razgatlioglu Yamaha entered the fold at the beginning of a new era when they launched their V4 engine. There were four final stops for the inline.
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In the year When their 2026 bike launches on Wednesday, Yamaha lowered expectations. In a short time. They are going on the steepest growth curve of almost any MotoGP this year.
Luigi Daligina shares his thoughts on Yamaha at the launch of the V4 Era.
2021 champion Quatararo is the last rider to beat Ducati in the riders’ championship. But after the last victory of the German GP in 2022, Desmosedici bikes won 60 races.
to speak GPONLuigi Dall’Igna says he still ‘respects’ the threat posed by Yamaha, who were on course to end their drought at the British GP before the Quattroro ride-height device failed.
Yamaha were adept at times through the corners last year, and now they hope to address their power deficit with the V4. Dale Igna After co-creating two bikes last year, he backed the move by saying they should approach philosophy.
“Yamaha did something very beautiful last year – they dominated at Silverstone,” said Dall’Igna. “All our opponents last season were fantastic and I respect them all.
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When asked about V4 in particular, he answered: “The wrong thing I always say is that there are two philosophies that are often contradictory and can come into conflict. In my opinion, it is right to make a decision in line four or V4.”
“Obviously I have my own opinion from a technical point of view, but Yamaha is right to make their own decision.
“If they choose the V4, it’s probably because they see that it’s technically more advantageous than the inline four.”
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According to Dale Igna’s review, Yamaha boss Paolo Pavesio said their new bike has more ‘potential’Although it may initially be slower than its predecessor.
The hope is that it will allow the riders to really ‘fight’ in the race, instead of being swallowed up on the straight.
Experts noticed immediately Yamaha copied Ducati In many ways with their 2026 design. Rivals will inevitably start taking inspiration from the dominant team in the series.
Aprilia CEO Massimo Rivola expects Yamaha to be left behind. The other four brands, however, seem more optimistic about their chances.
