The 2026 MotoGP season is set to be a tough learning year for rookie Toprak Razgatlioglu, but 2027 could be a different story.
Razgatlioglu admitted that he wants more to 2027 In terms of being competitive in MotoGP. After all, in 2026, he’ll be riding a bike very differently than he’s used to in World Superbikes.
joining Pramac YamahaThe Iwata outfit introduced the V4 engine, which Razgatlioglu He is trying to adapt. So far, it hasn’t gone as planned, as the factory bikes have suffered at Sepang, plus Razgatlioglu struggled with his seat..
Yamaha It looks like a slow producer on the grid heading into 2026, and their new signing has lost motivation. The V4 and Michelin tires are proving difficult to adapt to, and the Yamaha engine problems aren’t helping the situation.
says Livio Suppo. In the year It is ‘impossible’ for Razgatlioglu to be competitive in 2026. But 2027 could be a different ball game when the new rules come to MotoGP.
Jorge Lorenzo sees ‘serious’ changes to MotoGP rules for 2027
The new 850cc bikes are set to move up the pecking order, the ride height kit has been ditched and Pirelli rubber has replaced the Michelin. KTM has already tested their 2027 bike. Development will begin next year.
Speaking through Make a markThree-time MotoGP champion Jorge Lorenzo expects dramatic changes in 2027, including a different order to the grid.
In the year Asked if he could foresee changes in 2027, Lorenzo replied: “Yes, 2027 will be a very interesting season, and there will be many surprises in terms of power and competitiveness. We can see Yamaha winning races or KTM. The change is very difficult.”
“This is a Pirelli, the tires change the bike’s behavior a lot. Pirelli say it has incredible grip for a lap, but it falls off a lot during the course of the race. It changes the result a lot.”
“The displacement of the engine has changed, the bikes are coming out of the corners again, and they’ve cut the aerodynamics in half. There are very significant changes, and luck plays an important role as you never know which factory will benefit most from these new developments.
“Imagine if you’re lucky enough to be at KTM or Yamaha, for example, and these changes work well for them…well, maybe you’re in the right place at the right time.”
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Jorge Lorenzo Torak Razgatlioglu thinks Pirelli tires will take a ‘big step forward’ in 2027
Lorenzo urged Yamaha to help Razgatlioglu with Michelin tiresAs they say, as he found out, it is completely different from the Pirelli tire in WSBK. However, in 2027, the Italian manufacturer will move to MotoGP.
Lorenzo sees this as a ‘big advantage’ for the Turkish rider. In the year
“I think Toprac will have a big advantage when it comes to the tires because he’s been riding Pirellis his whole life,” Lorenzo said.
“With a year of experience and the tires he knows, he can take a significant step forward. The bikes will be very powerful, but they have much better cornering speed. The riders will have to lean a little towards the racing line, just like in Moto2.”
