Torak Razgatlioglu says ‘it’s not always easy’ to follow Andrea Dovizioso’s MotoGP advice

Dovizioso has won 15 times, good enough for 20th place overall. Razgatlioglu He may be a three-time World Superbike champion, but the challenge of MotoGP is new.

Toprak Razgatlioglu is Andrea Dovizioso’s mentor role.

Yamaha asked Dovizioso to help Razgatlioglu In pre-season testing and this preparation continued in the first races.

Razgatlioglu knows it is ‘important’ to listen to Dovizioso Given his unusual experience rating. The Italian no longer competes but has taken part in testing the bike.

to speak Speed ​​week In Jerez, Razgatlioglu admitted that Dovizioso’s instructions may be difficult to implement, but showed his appreciation.

“He has a lot of experience, I listen to him and I trust him. Dovi also watches me on the track and tries to help me find my way.

He explains a lot to me, but putting it into practice is not always easy, he helped me understand the style of MotoGP, and we often work together.

Dovizioso thinks that Razgatlioglu will benefit from the problems of 2026 In the long run, grow in difficulty before the rule changes next year. MotoGP will switch to Pirelli tires next year, which should suit the WSBK veteran.

How Toprak Razgatlioglu feels after a busy weekend in Jerez

The Spanish Grand Prix was arguably Razgatlioglu’s toughest MotoGP yet. An incident with Lorenzo Savadori ended his sprint hopes and subsequently resulted in a long lap penalty for the Grand Prix.

The Turkish rider finished last among the classified regular riders, just a beat down. Yamaha Wild mark Augusto Fernandez.

Razgatlioglu is desperate for a solution. For a ‘huge’ engine braking problem that is hampering him badly.

Pramac boss Gino Borsoy said Razgatlioglu wants to ‘make sure it’s fast’ But it currently lacks the know-how and, most importantly, the machinery to do so. He is responsible for the team’s only point of the season, which surprisingly puts him at the bottom of the table.