Toprak Razgatlioglu has conceded that he could not be capable to rating a podium in his rookie season in MotoGP this yr.
Pramac’s new signing Razgatlioglu is among the many most high-profile recruits to the premier class in recent times, having received three World Superbike titles previously 5 seasons.
However regardless of his pedigree, the Turk faces a steep studying curve in MotoGP, with Yamaha’s V4-powered M1 representing a big step up from the BMW M1000R he raced in World Superbikes in 2024-2025.
Razgatlioglu’s supervisor Kenan Sofuoglu has spoken brazenly about his expectations for the 29-year-old, insisting the aim is to problem 2021 MotoGP champion Fabio Quartararo inside Yamaha’s rider line-up.
However Razgatlioglu himself is maintaining his ambitions in examine, admitting it could possibly be 2027 earlier than he is ready to battle for a primary MotoGP podium.
“It isn’t a straightforward yr for me as a result of it is a actually huge problem for me,” he stated at Pramac’s launch occasion.
“2026 is possibly the training yr for me. However 2027, after the brand new guidelines, possibly we’re preventing for the rostrum.
“This yr is admittedly essential for me. I have to adapt to the bike and I additionally have to study some tracks. However I’ll attempt to do my greatest, like all the time.
“We’re an enormous household. And everybody tries their greatest yearly, each race weekend. And me too, I’ll attempt to do my greatest.”
Toprak Razgatlioglu, Pramac Racing
Photograph by: Dorna
Razgatlioglu had two alternatives to familiarise himself with Yamaha’s MotoGP bike on the finish of 2025, first throughout a personal session at Aragon after which on the official post-season take a look at in Valencia.
One of many largest challenges awaiting him in 2026 is the change from Pirelli to Michelin, with managing tyres having change into such a key half in a rider’s efficiency in MotoGP.
It’s broadly anticipated that Razgatlioglu may change into extra aggressive in 2027 when Pirelli turns into MotoGP’s official tyre provider. Even then, nonetheless, the Italian producer will present bespoke tyres designed particularly for the premier class.
Requested to clarify the variations between the 2 bikes, Razgatlioglu admitted that he was stunned by the straightline velocity of the M1 prototype.
“[My first impressions are] very optimistic as a result of after Superbike, once I’m using the MotoGP, it is a fully totally different bike,” he stated. “Particularly the acceleration is unbelievable, and on the straight, it is actually quick.
“However I want the time to adapt to the bike and I have to study. Particularly with the tyres, I have to really feel the restrict.
“We now have plenty of time as a result of we have now many assessments, particularly in Malaysia, the place we have now a six-day take a look at, and I hope we discover a strategy to perceive the bike and have to adapt, as a result of it is a fully totally different bike. I simply want time.”
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