Toprak Razgatlioglu confirmed arguably the strongest tempo of all in FP2 on the Estoril WorldSBK, however the present championship chief is certain he wants enhancements in a well-known space earlier than this weekend’s (10–12 October) races.
Razgatlioglu put in a stint of 17 laps within the final half-hour or so of FP2, with nearly all his laps within the low-1:36s, together with his closing timed lap that was a 1:36.0.
The Turkish rider was clearly comfortable about his tempo, however nonetheless feels there’s room to enhance earlier than Saturday’s Race 1.
“I simply targeted on a race simulation,” Toprak Razgatlioglu informed WorldSBK.com after FP2 in Estoril.
“The primary run I used a used tyre, like a 20-lap-old tyre. I did a 1:36.6, and after I simply modified the tyre and I simply targeted on the race simulation.
“The 17 laps I’m simply staying between 1:36.0 and 1:36.2 – that’s a great tempo. Particularly within the final lap I used to be pushing for a 1:35, however I did a 1:36.0 and after I got here again to the field.
“Anyway, we’re working for the race, however we have to enhance some corners as a result of I’m nonetheless not comfortable on the engine brake facet.
“However I consider that my crew will enhance the bike tomorrow and we’ll see. At the moment, for me, is a simple day but it surely’s optimistic.”
Though Razgatlioglu’s FP2 tempo was sturdy, his final lap time was bettered by his World Superbike title rival Nicolo Bulega who was the one rider to lap within the 1:35s.
Razgatlioglu famous, although, that Bulega had a unique run plan to him within the afternoon session.
“His tempo additionally shouldn’t be dangerous,” Razgatlioglu stated.
“Okay, he used two occasions a unique tyre, I feel a brand new tyre. I’m unsure. However he has additionally sturdy tempo.
“We are going to see within the race.
“He’s additionally working, I’m additionally working so laborious for the race.
“I’ve a purpose: final 12 months I didn’t do the hattrick, this 12 months I’m attempting to do the hattrick with BMW.
“However we’ll see. I’m simply targeted on profitable the race, not second place.”
