Toprak Razgatlioglu is now weeks away from his first MotoGP race, and one member of the Yamaha set-up finds him ‘vital’ to the event.
The three-time World Superbike champion is swapping the production motorcycle racing paddock for Grand Prix One, and his debut season in the premier class is one of the most anticipated rookie campaigns in recent years.
Razgatlioglu It is expected to fight in a new way Yamaha Machinery, the Turkish star keeps an eye on the next season in 2027, where new rules will be played and everyone will start from scratch.
Pramac teammate Jack Miller says Razgatlioglu doesn’t need any mentors.But the 29-year-old has found a partner in another member of the Yamaha stable.
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Torak Razgatlioglu says Andrea Dovizioso has been ‘important’ to his MotoGP preparations.
During the interview with GPON as if Pramac 2026 MotoGP launch eventRazgatlioglu touched how Andrea Dovizioso It’s helping him prepare for his maiden voyage in World Grand Prix motorcycle racing.
Razgatlioglu first explained why he will change his rider number from #54 to #7 when he enters the Grand Prix paddock, saying, “For me, it’s a new chapter that hasn’t been written yet.
“If I can do well, it would be good. That’s why I chose a different number than fifty-four. I talked to Dovizioso about it.
“I raced with the four and asked if it would be a good idea to use the seven, an odd number I like.
Dornan told me to ask, propose, and here I am. This was a very good mind. I didn’t think about it, but he saw the bigger picture.
The Turkish star was then asked what his relationship with the Yamaha test rider was like and he replied: “I really like him as a rider and as a person.”
Maybe he doesn’t smile and show his emotions often, but he has a lot of experience. It is important for me to listen to him and learn from him.
Dovizioso has previously warned Razgatlioglu about facilitation A season has to pass before he can start recording strong results in MotoGP Prototype.
At the age of 29, the Turkish rider already has a successful riding style, so it will be a shock to his system when he learns how much he has to change for the MotoGP machinery.
Torak Razgatlioglu once replicated Valentino Rossi’s display from the 2009 Catalan Grand Prix.
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Andrea Dovizioso Can Teach Torak Razgatlioglu Everything He Needs To Know About Marc Marquez
Of course, in order to realize his dream of becoming MotoGP World Champion and become the first WSBK to do so, Razgatlioglu will first have to find something better. Mark Marquez In a whole season.
That will not be an easy task, but with Dovizioso in his corner, he may be able to gain some advantages.
Dovizioso spent most of his time battling with Marquez.It often goes out with the Spanish.
Despite his lack of winning experience at Cervera Ant, the former Italian rider can certainly point Razgatlioglu in the direction where Marquez is weak and where he excels.
The Turkish rider can accordingly plan from wheel to tire and do what Dovizioso could not: beat Marquez in the World Cup.
