A collection of points with Toprak Razgatlioglu’s change to MotoGP have been recognized.
Razgatlioglu has signed for Pramac Racing for 2026, that means he’ll bounce from the World Superbike Championship to MotoGP.
Feted for his talent utilizing Pirelli tyres in WorldSBK, Razgatlioglu will make the transfer into the premier class which can use Michelins subsequent yr, earlier than altering to Pirelli in 2027.
The tyre adaptation shouldn’t be the one drawback posed by Razgatlioglu becoming a member of MotoGP.
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Lewis Duncan stated on the Crash MotoGP podcast: “The query to ask is: why can’t we have now two collection unbiased of one another with their very own superstars?
“Why is it a foul factor for a rider to be a fantastic Superbikes rider?
“Toprak Razgatioglu is a star. Him vs Nicolo Bulega has been nice – take away one facet and also you’ve simply Ducati dominating subsequent yr. Ducati are additionally trying to convey Bulega into MotoGP in 2027, leaving Superbikes with no attracts.
“Subsequent yr isn’t the yr for outcomes for Toprak? Okay, however how can he check and develop a motorcycle on Pirelli tyres when he isn’t capable of journey on the restrict of the [2026 bike on Michelins]?
“All the event work, actually, will probably be achieved by Fabio and whoever stays. The individuals who can push the Yamaha to its restrict.
“Folks don’t anticipate him to journey to his restrict on Michelin tyres. “Why is that completely different on Pirellis? The best way Toprak rides Pirellis, I’m not certain it’s a very good highway for Yamaha to go down. They danger just one rider having the ability to journey the Pirellis in a sure manner.
“Sorry to be a celebration pooper however I’m not that enthusiastic about it – he’s a fantastic expertise however he’s a fantastic Superbikes expertise, he’s the rationale you need to watch Superbikes.”
‘If Toprak does not carry out’ drawback posed
Toprak Razgatlioglu
“If Toprak doesn’t carry out within the second yr when he’s presupposed to be sturdy on the Pirellis, that’s it for MotoGP. He received’t stick round for lengthy,” Lewis Duncan continued.
“If the Michelins don’t match his using type then the danger of crashing, and injuring himself? The entire undertaking is a bust, anyway. That may be an actual disgrace nevertheless it’s one thing that may occur.
“There are too many issues right here to make me confidently say ‘Toprak will probably be a fantastic MotoGP rider’.
“There are numerous nice MotoGP riders on the grid now that he’s acquired to be on a par with.
“Marc Marquez, Pecco Bagnaia, Alex Marquez, Fabio Quartararo… would Toprak be pretty much as good as these guys? I don’t know. We don’t know.
“I hope it does work out. I would like it to work out. I believe it’s nice to have extra nationalities on the grid and I hope it results in a Turkish Grand Prix.
“However there are numerous issues with this…”
Pramac should now determine the way to full their rider line-up in 2026.
Present riders Jack Miller and Miguel Oliveira will probably be threatened by the arrival of Razgatlioglu.
The Turkish rider can be reuniting with Yamaha, with whom he received his first WorldSBK title.
