Toprak Razgatlioglu’s participation in MotoGP is “thrilling”, says Jorge Lorenzo, however the stage of the World SBK Championship that Razgatlioglu gained has been confirmed by one other rider.
Razgatlioglu has gained 38 races within the final two seasons of World Superbike, and is second on the all-time winners checklist with 78 wins. He enters MotoGP in 2026 as a three-time World Champion, turning into the third rider in WorldSBK historical past to win titles with two manufacturers (BMW and Yamaha), following James Toseland (Ducati and Honda) and Troy Corser (Ducati and Suzuki).
Razgatlioglu’s two years of dominance with BMW comes after two years of dominance with Alvaro Bautista and Ducati, with the Spaniard scoring 43 wins within the 2022 and 2023 seasons.
And Bautista’s overwhelming power proves the extent of WorldSBK towards three-time MotoGP world champion Jorge Lorenzo. Bautista has by no means gained a MotoGP race in his almost 10-year profession within the premier class, scoring solely from pole place.
“Toprak (Razgatlioglu) in MotoGP is thrilling, it is thrilling,” Jorge Lorenzo mentioned on the MotoGP World Feed broadcast through the Valencia check on November 18.
“We’re all ready for him to determine what he’ll do in his first 12 months.
“Sure, I believe there’s a low stage of riders on Superbikes. That is apparent. Bautista began profitable races like loopy on a Superbike. In MotoGP he was high 5, high seven, high 9, however he was not one of many strongest.”
“Brega can also be very robust. Ben Spieth, Colin Edwards are excellent riders, however MotoGP is on one other stage.”
Lorenzo admitted Razgatlioglu’s driving means was “unbelievable” however felt the Turkish star wouldn’t be of a lot assist to the machine in his first 12 months.
“Toprak may very well be probably the greatest Superbike riders ever. His method, particularly the entrance brake, is unbelievable,” mentioned Lorenzo.
“However I do not suppose both the tires or the Yamaha will assist him present his stage straight away.
“The Yamaha could be very stiff and has good nook pace.
“Perhaps in 2027 with Pirelli, Toprak’s one 12 months of expertise can be his 12 months. Perhaps he’ll battle for the highest 5 and even the rostrum in some races, however he is not going to be on the entrance (through the 2026 season). I do not suppose so.”
