The announcement of Toprak Razgatlioglu, who will be moving to MotoGP with Pramac Yamaha, sent shockwaves to the racing community.
Currently 28 years old, Toprak will realize his MotoGP dream with Pramac Yamaha in 2026 and finish his stint at the World Superbike Championship with two titles in 2021 and 2024.
Toprack has tilted to add more excitement to MotoGP next year, especially when it comes to hard braking, known for his offensive and entertaining approach.
Jorge Lorenzo responds to the movement of the Toprak Razgatlioglu Motogp
However, Yamaha’s own three-time MotoGP champion Jorge Lorenzo believes Toprak Razgatioglu is suitable for his rival manufacturer.
Jorge Lorenzo
“Wow! That’s great news for all MotoGP enthusiasts we all want to read,” Lorenzo said.
“I think his riding style is even better suited to Ducati and Honda, but I’m sure Top Rack will also be successful in MotoGP. His talent and braking skills cannot be denied.
“Congratulations to Toprak, Pramac and Yamaha.”
Lorenzo became famous during his time with Yamaha, Ducati and Honda.
Razgatrioguru’s unique riding style is one of the interesting aspects of his transition to MotoGP, including his body position at the WorldSBK BMW.
He learned Pirelli tires at WorldSBK. This will become the official tire supplier for MotoGP from 2027.
But that means Razgatrioguru must spend his first year at MotoGP using Michelin tires.
At Pramac Race, he becomes part of a revival Yamaha who is eager to regain the top spot in the premier class.
