Fabio Quattararo has revealed his advice to Toprak Razgatlioglu after watching the Pramac rookie look ‘desperate’ during the final MotoGP pre-season test at Buriram.
Despite being one of the most anticipated rookies to join the Premier League in recent years, Toprak Razgatlioglu Struggling with poor performance, he had to adapt to MotoGP machinery Yamaha Machinery.
There haven’t been many successful riders from the World Superbikes category, but former MotoGP team boss Francesco Guidotti believes that if anyone can do it, it will be Razgatlioglu..
However, he has a big job on his hands to do this, and Fabio Quatararo As Yamaha’s flag bearer, he has some advice for the struggling Turkish rider ahead of his maiden debut in the premier class.
Fabio Quatararo reveals his advice to Torak Razgatlioglu during the Buriram trial fight
In an interview with reporters following the conclusion of the final day of testing in Thailand, Quatararo explained how he had put his priorities aside to help Razgatlioglu’s adaptation period.
The 2021 World Championship said through Speed ​​week“My main concern was to help him rather than myself. I know Toprak as a Superbiker who always finishes in the top three, and I saw him looking very desperate here.
“The timing is not very good for him – he joined Yamaha at a low level. He has a lot to learn, especially when it comes to tires. I told him that this kind of feeling is completely normal as a newcomer.
He should take the time he needs. We’re in the same situation, we’re in the same boat, so it doesn’t hurt to support each other. I wish I had someone by my side in my first year to explain this to me.
Jack Miller is another rider at Yamaha Store who helped the 29-year-old transition. Following their first official appearance as teammates, Miller stated that Razgatlioglu does not need a mentor.but if called, and when it will be for him.
The 2027 MotoGP season is expected to be a true reflection Pramak Driver skills. With a year in hand in the premier class and changes in the technical regulations, Razgatlioglu could start again and see some strong results.
Toprak Razgatlioglu drew a comparison between the first year of WSBK and MotoGP.
On a more positive note, Razgatlioglu has previously compared his transition to MotoGP. With the first year in the World Superbikes category.
He went on to become a three-time World Champion in Superbikes, so the comparison cannot be entirely dismissed as a pessimistic view of his chances in Grand Prix motorcycle racing.
Of course, his transition didn’t help as he is now the tallest rider on the grid.
That is to say. Pramac had to meet the demands of MotoGP And remove certain aerodynamic elements from the rear of the bike, as it exceeds the category height restrictions.
In what could be a rough year for the man in purple, it will be fascinating to see how he adapts and grows into a prototype machine as the season approaches.
