MotoGP rookie Torak Razgatlioglu finally got his first taste of Pirelli rubber on a prototype at a test day in Bruno, and the Turkish rider reportedly noticed a welcome change ‘immediately’.
Following Marc Marquez’s victory at the Czech Grand Prix On Sunday, most of the MotoGP grid remained in Brno for the next Pirelli tire test.
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Due to the number of rider moves that will take place in the coming weeks, only a select number of riders from each brand will be given the opportunity to do some laps on next year’s bike.
with Toprak Razgatlioglu Being the only rider in Yamaha The Japanese builder, who will continue to ride next year, was given the opportunity to test his new 850cc bike with test rider Augusto Fernandez.
Razgatlioglu racing on Pirelli tires has been highly anticipated Ever since his move to the premier class paddock was announced, and his first taste, his lifestyle has changed significantly.
Following the completion of the test, the three-time World Superbike winner set the fourth fastest time of the day, according to data from the circuit.
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Of course, there’s more to the test day than just lap time, but just 3/1st off the benchmark set by Marco Bezecchi and Raul Fernandez on the Aprilia 2027-spec bike suggests he’s found some comfort on the new tire compound.
Speaking for himself YouTube Channel, MotoGP journalist Rosario Triolo, attended the test in Brno, in Pramak Driver testing program.
“In the morning, the Yamaha didn’t perform particularly well, but it was only in the afternoon when they tried to sort everything out that Toprak was able to get the best of the Yamaha,” he began.
“Toprac was very pleased with the Pirelli tires, I didn’t compare their DNA to the Pirelli Superbike tires, they are obviously not the same as the Superbike tires – due to the size and the stiffness of the carcass to name a few.
“In any case, the Torac immediately felt very comfortable on these tires, which is a sign that anyone who comes from riding on Pirelli tires will reap the benefits.”
While Razgatlioglu’s history of winning all three of his WSBK titles on Pirelli rubber bodes well for his chances next year, there will be other riders with previous experience on the prototype machine.
Pirelli is the exclusive tire supplier for Moto2 and Moto3 from the beginning of 2024, so Razgatlioglu’s fellow MotoGP rookie, Diogo MoreiraIt also has a history with the Italian manufacturer.
On top of Morera, Be Guevara And David Alonso They are also expected to thrive by staying above the same tire brand to step up from the mid-range to MotoGP next year.
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