Toprak Razgatlioglu’s transfer to MotoGP is as soon as once more an ongoing saga, and he has responded to rumours suggesting that he might transfer to Honda for 2026.
The Turkish rider’s BMW contract expires on the finish of this yr, as does Honda HRC Castrol rider Luca Marini’s at Honda, that means issues are well-aligned for Razgatlioglu to maneuver to the manufacturing unit HRC squad for the 2026 season.
However the reigning World Superbike Champion has denied that any deal is but achieved.
“I have not signed with Honda, a lot much less will I do wildcards,” Razgatlioglu stated forward of this weekend’s Portuguese WorldSBK, as reported by GPOne.
“Studying all this, I smile, as a result of my brother referred to as me yesterday to ask me about Honda.
“Sincerely, I would prefer to know who writes these items and why. It is true that I’ve an expiring contract with BMW, however for the second, I have not spoken to anybody.”
Razgatlioglu added that Honda won’t be his solely choice to change to MotoGP, suggesting {that a} reunion with Yamaha – with which he received his first world title in 2021 – can also be a chance.
“Solely Marini? There’s additionally Yamaha,” he stated, jokingly.
“I am not speaking to anybody in the intervening time,” he clarified. “I do not deny that I’ve a dream of racing in MotoGP, however we’ll see what occurs. It’s going to be essential to have the best path to observe.
“What’s sure is that, in 2027, the foundations will change and the whole lot shall be new, since Pirelli may even come.
“Now, I’ve to remain targeted on the Superbike and on my BMW, so we’ll see concerning the future.
“We’ll positively have a really aggressive Ducati in MotoGP, and I believe it’s going to be sturdy in 2027, as properly.”
