Torak Razgatlioglu was not expected to challenge for the top level of the podium this year in his rookie season in MotoGP due to the scale of the Yamaha prototype, but that didn’t stop him from making his mark on the premier class.
After winning the third World Cup in the World Superbike category last season Toprak Razgatlioglu’s His debut campaign in Grand Prix motorcycle racing has positioned him as one of the most anticipated debutants in recent years.
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The final points-paying position at the Grand Prix was the best result the P15 could muster after three race weekends, but his skills on the prototype machine did not go unnoticed.
Carlos Checa ruled in Torak Razgatlioglu’s first three races in MotoGP
In an interview with SportsMotoGP expert Carlos Checa asked Razgatlioglu for his thoughts on what was the hardest thing to wrap his head around during his childhood in Grand Prix motorcycle racing.
The Spaniard has revealed how impressive the 29-year-old has been since breaking into the premier class, but admits joining the Japanese builder is at the height of their struggle in the sport.
He said: “I think Toprak has come at the worst possible time YamahaAnd on top of it with Michelins, while practicing with Pirellis.
“If the bike has better results next year and is familiar with the Pirellis, I think it will be a bit better overall. But now I think they can hold their own better in circuits like Jerez or other slow tracks.
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“In fact, if we compare his performance to Miller, Rins et al Fabio QuatararoI think he’s doing brilliantly, because he’s been with them, you can tell the level of riding and the potential is huge.
The only thing is that currently the technical differences between manufacturers are very large and there is no room to compensate for these limitations.
Toprak Razgatlioglu is said to surpass Fabio Quatararo this season.
Razgatlioglu stamped his authority on the rest of the Yamaha stable at the most recent race in Austin, where he finished as the lead rider for the Japanese builder.
In what was expected to be the first of many for Razgatlioglu, the Turkish rider scored his first point in the premier class.
In fact, Razgatlioglu’s former rival in the production motorcycle racing category, Chase Davis; Pramak’s star is bigger than Quartararo this season As Yamaha number one.
If the 29-year-old can get the job done, it could be the result.
With the Frenchman moving to Honda at the end of the year, more impressive performances could pave the way for a move to the factory Yamaha team in 2027 for MotoGP under new regulations.
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