BMW’s Toprak Razgatlioglu says his bike “reduce twice” on the ultimate lap of Czech WorldSBK Race 2 by which he misplaced out to Nicolo Bulega on the run to the road.
Razgatlioglu trailed Bulega initially however was capable of cross at round half-distance.
In Race 1, Razgatlioglu had been capable of open a niche of over six seconds within the second half of the race, however this time Bulega stayed a lot nearer and the hole by no means exceeded a second.
A late push from Bulega introduced him again to the rear wheel of Razgatlioglu, lastly having the ability to out-drag him to the road on the ultimate lap.
Razgatlioglu stated this was “dangerous luck” due to a technical drawback he encountered on the finish of the race.
“For me, it was dangerous luck, as a result of I used to be pushing so exhausting on each lap,” Razgatlioglu advised WorldSBK.com after Race 2 at Most.
“I put in a extremely huge effort. On the final lap, on the final nook, I don’t perceive why, however on the straight, the bike reduce twice.
“I misplaced P1. I’m actually indignant about this.
“Usually, the Ducati at all times handed me after the chequered flag. Perhaps it was gas or electronics, however I’m simply ready for a solution from the staff.
“This isn’t good as a result of each lap, I used to be pushing, and simply on the final lap and straight, I misplaced P1. I’m not joyful.”
Talking in regards to the battle with Bulega, Razgatlioglu stated that the power of the Ducati within the straights meant he needed to attempt a “totally different technique” to get previous Bulega.
“Usually, the Ducati could be very sturdy on the final nook and on the straight,” he stated.
“It wasn’t potential to assault at flip one. I attempted a special technique.
“At first of the race, I simply adopted Nicolo and rode usually, taking care of the rear tyre.
“After, I felt I used to be able to journey alone, and I handed him.”
Razgatlioglu added that he started struggling for rear grip on the finish of the race.
“Within the race, usually I might hold a powerful tempo however, on the finish of the race, I began spinning.
“I misplaced rather a lot on the straight as a result of the Ducati was so sturdy. Each lap, the hole acquired nearer.
“On the final lap, I don’t perceive this technical drawback, and I misplaced P1.”
Razgatlioglu’s World Superbike factors deficit to Bulega grew to 31 factors on account of that final lap cross, which means the reigning champion lowered the Ducati rider’s lead by solely three factors over the course of the three races at Most.
