Iker Lecuona explains why he is ‘easier’ to perform than Toprak Razgatlioglu in MotoGP

At the beginning of the month Lecuona was chosen instead of Alex Marquez at Gresini for the Hungarian Grand Prix.

Although he will not participate in MotoGP from 2023, Lecuona prepared an amazing display To be seventh around Balaton Park.

In doing so, Lecuona managed to earn 9 points, equaling Razgatlioglu’s total points tally this year.

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Iker Lecuona explains why it’s ‘the easiest’ to perform in MotoGP.

He recently told a Spanish news outlet. SportsLecuona Razgatlioglu explained why he found it easier to adapt to MotoGP.

The Spaniard hinted that he was able to draw on his previous experience in the premier class.

The 26-year-old continued Razgatlioglu Despite Yamaha’s well-documented struggles in 2026, it’s doing a ‘great job’.

Lekuona He said: “I’ve been saying this since the start of the season: Toprac is doing a great job with a very difficult bike. I was a MotoGP rider, yes, it’s been three years, but the braking system is the same.”

“I’ll never forget how to brake with those brakes, I love them. It’s not easy to come back, but it’s second nature to me.”

“I’ve been fast on a MotoGP bike before, so I know it will take a lot of effort to adapt to those Michelin tires, but I’ve worked hard to ride like before.”

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He continued: “Ironically, with the used tires I was faster than the new ones because I was making adjustments every lap, understanding the bike and listening to what the tires were telling me, but for me it’s a bit easier than Toprac.”

“We know the Yamahas are struggling, but Toprak is doing a great job, he’s right up there with the other Yamahas—he’s not last among them, he’s always in the mix.

“Also, I’m happy to share the track with him, we get along well, we chat and he’s doing well.”

He said earlier, Razgatlioglu admitted that he had a ‘strange’ feeling With a rear Michelin tire.

Lecuona also touched on the challenge of adapting to MotoGP tyres. He said: “Although MotoGP is always a bit tricky, the Pirelli tires are easy to learn, but the Michelins take a bit more time, so I find it more challenging.