Torak Razgatlioglu’s life as a Grand Prix motorcycle racer has been difficult, as boss of a World Superbike team, which has seen him reach the pinnacle of success in the category and show that he is ‘not riding the way he used to’.
The three-time World Superbike title winner was a force to be reckoned with during his time in the Manufacturer’s Motorcycle Racing Championship, but has had a rocky start to his MotoGP career with Yamaha backing. Pramak dress
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Razgatlioglu He always had a hard time adapting to the prototype machinery due to the DNA difference from what he was used to in WSBK, but with subpar performance. Yamaha The 2026-spec M1 only made matters worse.
The Turkish rider has not had a single top 10 finish in the 36-race calendar since winning the championship last year. Since moving to MotoGP in the winter, he has yet to produce the same results.
Ahead of this weekend’s Hungarian Grand Prix, Razgatlioglu expressed his hope to do so in Balaton Park.Considering his previous success in the circuit last year. He has dominated proceedings on WSBK machinery, but is unlikely to repeat his victory in 2026.
Dennis Sacchetti has seen a change in Toprak Razgatlioglu since his exit from World Superbikes.
During the interview with GPON In the Hungarian Grand Prix paddock, WSBK team boss Dennis Sacchetti described the differences he saw in Razgatlioglu after witnessing his dominance up close last year.
On which bike will Toprak be fastest at Balaton Park, his 2025 BMW Superbike or Yamaha’s 2026 MotoGP V4?
“Well he is, in the Superbike, he showed he has something more,” began the Team Go Eleven manager. “Look, I went to see him ride this morning, and he’s not what he used to be, his riding style.
“The difficulty for him now is exactly this: he has to rebuild himself and try to adapt his riding style to be competitive. His riding and his strengths.
“This is certainly a track where he has been very fast in Superbike; he knows it well and brings his strengths. He did well today, but as we said, he is changing his riding style, so he is trying to adapt to this bike and these tyres.”
In line with the collective sentiment in the MotoGP paddock, Sacchetti is confident fans will see a more competitive Razgatlioglu in the 2027 premier class under new rules.
“Then I believe we will see the truth next year, especially at Toprac, because the rules, tires and other things will change,” he said. “The bike will be a little more human and a little closer.
“For example, he knows the tires very well, he knows all the circuits, so I think next year we will see the truth.
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