Torak Razgatlioglu was feeling remarkably positive after the Italian Grand Prix, praising Pramac for giving him engine braking feel after making ‘significant’ changes to his bike.
The Turkish rider had some trouble adapting to MotoGP from the World Superbikes. The different machines, as well as the riding style and high height, presented some problems.
The results are difficult to achieve RazgatliogluHe has only four points to his name so far. But in Italian Grand PrixHe took a big step and was very happy Pramak development.
Pramac’s significant change gave Torak Razgatlioglu a feel for the engine braking at the Italian GP.
The 29-year-old has been making encouraging strides in recent weeks. Razgatlioglu was an ‘equal’ with Fabio Quatararo during the Barcelona trial. – He is determined to become the top rider of Yamaha.
Razgatlioglu ‘really likes’ Pramac’s chassis upgrade In Barcelona and Mugello, the team made further changes to the bike, making it feel more responsive with engine braking.
to speak Speed ​​week After the race, Razgatlioglu explained how engine braking was the ‘key’ to his success. He was very happy with how the bike felt.
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“I am very satisfied because today we have taken an important step,” he said. “Before the heat, my team made a big change to the bike, and the result was a completely different feeling.
“I could feel the engine braking really slow – but at the same time I was carrying more speed in the corners. The key is engine braking! That’s the feeling I need when I can feel that and use it to help me hold on to the brakes.”
“After the start, much better than the race, it took a while, but I found a very good rhythm. I caught up with Fabio and I was able to follow Morbidelli’s pace.”
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Toprak Razgatlioglu says not being Yamaha’s top rider at Mugello ‘irrelevant’
Alex Rins was running as Yamaha’s top rider at Mugello, but crashed out of the race. This left Razgatlioglu as the leading rider, coming home ahead of teammate Jack Miller in 15th place.
However, he dropped one place due to a track restriction penalty. However, Razgatlioglu was undeterred by the result, instead continuing to praise Pramak for their improvements.
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“The fact that I’m no longer the best Yamaha rider is as irrelevant to me as the appointment. I’m happy with the work we’ve done here at Mugello.
“When I think that with this setup we’re going straight to Balaton, the track that I like the most and that suits my style the best, then I’m really happy.”
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