MotoGP star rookie Toprak Razgatlioglu obtained a phrase of encouragement from former world champion Fabio Quartararo on the ultimate day of pre-season testing in Buriram.
Whereas Quartararo faces his personal frustrations with the efficiency of the brand new Yamaha V4, the difficulties shall be even larger for Pramac’s Razgatlioglu. Razgatlioglu can be adapting to MotoGP machines and Michelin tires after a few years in WorldSBK.
The reigning World Superbike Champion was the final full-time rider in twenty first place on the ultimate Buriram timesheet, 2.1 seconds behind Aprilia’s Marco Bezzecchi.
Quartararo was a number of minutes behind the Australian, with teammate and high M1 rider Jack Miller ending 1.1 seconds forward.
Quartararo: ‘I noticed him actually determined’
Quartararo was seen speaking to Razgatlioglu within the storage and later defined the context of the dialog:
“Mentally, it was tough for him as a result of he was at all times within the high three in Superbike, so I might inform he was actually determined.
“He joined Yamaha on the most tough time, and in his first 12 months he additionally modified tire producers.
“However (I) simply advised him that once we simply arrived, it is regular to be on this place and we’re all there.
“He simply must take his time and really feel sooner and extra comfy on the bike.”
“I want I had had that (recommendation) after I was struggling within the first (MotoGP) take a look at in Malaysia,” added the Frenchman.
“I would like the very best for him. I feel slightly phrase will most likely assist. I feel it is going to be a plus for him.”
Toprak Razgatrioglu, 2026 Buriram MotoGP Check (Gold & Goose).
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Razgatriol: “I am beginning to really feel unhappy.”
Razgatlioglu additionally receives frequent help from Miller on and off the monitor, however later acknowledged the recommendation he obtained from Quartararo.
“We have been speaking about this 12 months. I am nonetheless studying. He mentioned there isn’t any have to rush, and Yamaha continues to be bettering. So attempt to adapt to the tires. He mentioned the brand new bike could be very tough (even for him),” Razgatlioglu mentioned.
“He simply mentioned, ‘Settle down. There isn’t any have to rush.’ I am at all times considering nook by nook. I am making an attempt to do my greatest. However the lap occasions do not come. It at all times makes me unhappy.”
“However after I moved to MotoGP, I noticed that the tires and the bike are utterly completely different. I’ve to adapt to this, however I nonetheless have not tailored, particularly with the entrance tire.”
Razgatlioglu wants to achieve confidence in his entrance tires getting into corners, however he has made some progress in limiting wheelspin points on nook exits.
“I discovered one thing… After lunch I acquired a superb lap time on the used tires. Not like Marc or Pecco, however for my crew. We’re adapting. We acquired the very best lap at present on the medium tire. However we’re nonetheless studying. We’d like time.”
“Generally I lose motivation, however that is regular. I would like to pay attention extra and attempt to adapt to the tires.”
Buriram MotoGP Check: Greatest lap occasions by producer 2025 vs 2026 | |||
| Producer | 2025 take a look at | 2026 take a look at | 2026 12 months distinction |
| aprilia | 1 minute 29.060 seconds | 1 minute 28.668 seconds | -0.392 seconds |
| ducati | 1 minute 28.855 seconds | 1 minute 28.836 seconds | -0.019 seconds |
| KTM | 1 minute 29.133 seconds | 1 minute 29.021 seconds | -0.112 seconds |
| honda | 1 minute 29.399 seconds | 1 minute 29.296 seconds | -0.103 seconds |
| yamaha | 1 minute 29.586 seconds | 1 minute 29.672 seconds | +0.086 seconds |
Razgatlioglu has a protracted method to go earlier than he feels utterly comfy on monitor, however he’s already accustomed to the crew and paddock.
“I am very completely satisfied to work with the crew as a result of everyone seems to be so heat. We work collectively. Additionally, my teammate Jack is a extremely good man. I am very completely satisfied to work with him and he additionally helps me each day, each session. He is an excellent man. He is an excellent man. I am very completely satisfied to work with the crew as a result of everybody could be very heat. Additionally, my teammate Jack is a extremely good individual and he helps me each day.
“I just like the MotoGP paddock, however I feel quick riders would get pleasure from it extra. However that is regular.”
Razgatlioglu will make his MotoGP racing debut on the season opener in Thailand this weekend on the similar Buriram circuit.
