Carlo Pernat thinks Toprak Razgatlioglu ‘regrets’ moving to MotoGP

Razgatlioglu and Yamaha will therefore always see 2026 as a learning opportunity, with the three-time WSBK champion having to adapt to 850cc engines and 1,000cc MotoGP bikes and Michelin tires in 2027 before Pirelli’s arrival in 2027.

But Razgatlioglu endured a worrying start in MotoGP. Razgatlioglu admitted he was “angry” after struggling so much in pre-season testing and later said he “lost my motivation” after the sprint in Brazil.

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Carlo Pernat thinks Torak Razgatlioglu wouldn’t have joined Yamaha if he knew what was in store.

Yamaha Managing Director Paolo Pavesio Razgatlioglu says he has hit “rock bottom” at Barcelona. In the past, too, the struggle to adapt to the YZR-M1 continues. He had a weekend to forget, as Razgatlioglu qualified for the Catalan GP in last place. And then finished in P18.

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At the beginning of the year that Razgatlioglu endured, Pernat It is now doubtful that he will accept Yamaha’s offer to move to MotoGP in 2026. Every quarter Before signing up, he shared his true feelings about the Iwa natives’ V4 M1 project with the Alania native.

Pernath said. reapingI think Razgatlioglu regretted it. Had he known that Quatararo wanted to leave because he didn’t believe in the project, he would have made history there.

“There’s no way he’s going to sign with Yamaha for MotoGP. Maybe he’d better wait a year.”

Now that is said. Quattararo has agreed to join Honda for 2027 before taking up Yamaha’s 2026 bike.Because of the lack of confidence in the direction the Iwata suit project was headed in the beginning with their V4 engine. Yamaha will release the inline four after 2025.

Francesco Guidotti Expect to see the ‘real’ Toprak Razgatlioglu with Pirelli tires in 2027.

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Razgatlioglu sees weaknesses in Quatararo’s data.The 2021 MotoGP champion is especially capable of extracting more performance from the Yamaha M1 through the corners. The Turkish star admits he is still trying to ride the way he won three World Superbike titles.

Longtime MotoGP team manager Francesco Guidotti It’s no surprise to see Razgatlioglu’s early struggles at M1. Instead, the 29-year-old wonders exactly how he’s doing given the learning curve between World Superbike and MotoGP bikes.

So, while 2026 is hard to date for Razgatlioglu, Guidotti expects him to stay with Pramac for another time in 2027 and also start to show his “real” self with Pirelli tires. The challenge of learning Michelin tires was always seen as Razgatlioglu’s main obstacle.

Guidotti said. Engine footprint“For Pramak, I say Razgatlioglu will be confirmed, the second rider is yet to be decided.

The Toprak is performing as I expected, having to adapt to a completely new environment and riding style. We will see the real Toprac with Pirelli tires next year as it will be more comfortable then.