World Superbike star Toprak Razgatlioglu admits it will likely be “very tough” to maneuver from Pramac Yamaha to MotoGP in 2026, however says he feels “everybody listens to me” inside the crew.
The three-time World Superbike winner will lastly race in MotoGP in 2026 after signing a multi-year take care of Yamaha to affix Pramac final summer season.
Toprak Razgatlioglu is already on monitor with the Yamaha V4 he’ll race in 2026, participating in some checks late final 12 months.
On Tuesday in Siena, he made his first public debut in Pramac colours, revealing a barely tweaked quantity type. Quantity 07 used quantity 7 in final 12 months’s check.
Forward of his MotoGP debut, he stated: “I am actually completely satisfied. I had a extremely huge dream of MotoGP and now I am lastly right here. This can be a actually particular second for me.”
“I am actually completely satisfied. The crew and everybody are actually heat. It is good as a result of it provides me a constructive feeling.”
“I am prepared for the season. It is a actually tough season for me as a result of it is my first time driving a MotoGP bike and it is actually totally different after the Superbike. However I will do my finest.”
“Particularly with Jack, he is a extremely good teammate and actually enjoyable. We work collectively loads.
“For the event aspect, once we examined it, it was a great outcome. Everybody listened to me, which is essential.”
“I haven’t got a lot expertise on MotoGP bikes, however I’ve defined my emotions on to the crew and everyone seems to be making an attempt to assist me.”
“Toprak type” will disappear in 2026
Razgatlioglu is legendary for his aggressive braking type on superbikes, however says he will not be capable to use that braking type till 2027, when Pirelli tires are launched.
“This is essential,” he added.
“It’s important to convey your personal type and perhaps not this 12 months.
“However I believe I can get 90% subsequent 12 months, as a result of I perceive the type of this bike.”
“If I trip my type, it will not work on some tracks.
“Some tracks require extra nook velocity, it’s important to change your driving type slightly bit, it’s important to combine it up.
“However you may see. It is simple to say now, however it’s not simple to vary your driving type. However trying in the direction of 2027, I believe I will be driving my type that 12 months.”
