Toprak Razgatlioglu, who received his third Superbike World Champion gold medal at Saturday’s FIM Awards, gave an perception into how his life has modified.
Razgatlioglu, who grew to become world champion with Yamaha in 2021, capped off his WorldSBK profession with back-to-back victories with BMW.
The feat additionally places Razgatlioglu on par with WorldSBK legend Troy Bayliss, with solely Carl Fogerty (4) and Jonathan Rea (six) having received extra titles.
“I’ve at all times had a dream of turning into world champion solely as soon as, and I am very blissful to have achieved it 3 times!” Razgatlioglu instructed two-time World SBK champion James Tosland throughout an interview on the purple carpet in Switzerland.
“Anyway, lastly I’m going to MotoGP. That is actually large information for me and likewise the largest problem.”
Razgatlioglu’s achievements and step as much as MotoGP have “additional raised his profile” in his native Türkiye.
“Everyone seems to be so blissful (in Turkey)…I am much more well-known!” he stated. “It’s good, however generally it’s not simple once you go to a restaurant or one thing like that and all eyes are on you, however I’m studying.
“Everybody is aware of me now… That is good for the game as a result of in Turkey it is all about soccer, however now it is beginning to change somewhat bit.
“I hope we now have good success in MotoGP and possibly motorsport will develop much more in Turkey.
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‘Every thing is prepared’ for Türkiye’s return to MotoGP
Razgatlioglu’s high-profile swap to MotoGP within the first two years of his contract with Pramac Yamaha has additionally fueled hypothesis that the Turkish Grand Prix may return to the world championship calendar.
MotoGP has not raced at Istanbul Park since 2007, however Razgatlioglu stated: Speedweek.com Which means that “all the things is prepared” for his or her return.
“There’s new asphalt there and all the things is prepared,” Razgatlioglu stated. “That is good for me, but it surely could possibly be higher in 2027. Not in my first 12 months.”
Razgatlioglu’s second season will see the swap of MotoGP tires from Michelin to Pirelli, a model Razgatorioglu is conversant in in WorldSBK, and the introduction of a brand new 850cc engine.
“Hopefully 2027 (Turkish Grand Prix) shall be my residence race and I’ve to get on the rostrum there,” Razgatlioglu stated.
