Torak Razgatlioglu had high hopes for him in his rookie MotoGP season and Chase Davis is backing him to become a Yamaha rider in 2026.
To get used to a new bike, tires and paddock, they’ll pair up. Yamaha Struggling with the V4 engine, the Turkish rider has had a tough start to life in MotoGP. however, Razgatlioglu It is making strong progress gradually.
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He stated that at first he was disappointed with the speed and that he could not adapt to the bike properly. Razgatlioglu could not even see the time sheets Falling on the back foot, however, he is making steady improvements, scoring his first points at COTA.
Pramak Teammate Jack Miller has been helping Razgatlioglu ‘a lot’. In his first season, and that advice paid off in Austin. The three-time WSBK champion Yamaha rider was finishing P15 and Davies is playing to stay there.
Chase Davis reveals betting that Torak Razgatlioglu will be Yamaha’s ‘reference rider’ in 2026.
Fabio Quatararo It remains Yamaha’s reference, but it has so far managed to score six points in 2026 because it has no higher performance than the M1. Razgatlioglu beat the Frenchman for the first time at COTA.
Administrator Kenan Sufuoglu wants Razgatlioglu to be faster than Quatararo In the year At the end of 2026, former Ducati MotoGP and WSBK rider Davies revealed he had a similar bet, but gave the Pramac rider ‘half a season’.
Lai said. Paddock Pass PodcastI mean, I made a very bold statement last year. Not always, but generally I give Toprak half the season to be a Yamaha rider, and that’s with Michelin tires and other things.
Prove me wrong: Toprak Razgatlioglu will be faster than Fabio Quatararo by the end of 2026.
“I mean, I don’t mind publicizing it because I respect it for certain people. Fabio Quattararo is an incredible rider, he’s on that grid like everybody else in MotoGP, but so is Toprak and I think he’ll understand.”
“And he’s gotten to a certain point knowing it. Yes, the Yamaha they’re struggling with is struggling at the minute, but I think he’s only measuring himself against the other Yamahas, he’s doing that.”
“It’s going to take some time when he’s learning the consistently fast Yamaha or different circuits and whatever. But I believe next year you’ll see Torak’s tires, or let’s say the DNA of the tires he’s familiar with.”
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Yamaha’s Torak Razgatlioglu impressed as Fabio Quatararo beat him in Austin.
Quatararo was impressed by Razgatlioglu in COTANoting that he used a more ‘Superbike’ riding style. The Turkish rider is trying to incorporate his tricks in WSBK into MotoGP, and he seems to have found the right balance.
Andrea Dovizioso Razgatlioglu stunned by beating Quartararo In Austin, Yamaha admitted to being surprised by the Pramac star. It’s been an encouraging start to life in MotoGP, but it’s still early days.
Former WSBK competitor Jonathan Rea is still worried about RazgatliogluLike the Superbikes aren’t fighting Pramac at the top. ‘Mental management’ will be crucial as the 29-year-old works his way back to the front.
With new regulations coming to MotoGP in 2027, including Pirelli tires, Razgatlioglu could be better placed to make a big leap and become competitive.
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