MotoGP<\/a> next season but believes the current grid would struggle to switch series without having Ducati machinery.<\/p>\n Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT<\/p>\n
\u201cFor me, 2026 will be the most difficult year, as MotoGP is completely different than SBK,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cI could finish in the top 10, even in the top 15. In fact, I see 2026 as an apprenticeship year to learn, get to know and grow without any expectations.<\/p>\n
\u201cI know that if I didn\u2019t do well in MotoGP, everyone would discredit Superbikes.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cBut at the same time, I am of the opinion that MotoGP riders would struggle to race in Superbikes without a Ducati.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is my point of view.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Despite leading Ducati\u2019s Nicolo Bulega into the final round of the 2025 World Superbike season by 39 points on a BMW, Razgatlioglu has been critical of how the regulations have affected other bikes compared to the Panigale V4.<\/p>\n
Razgatlioglu will be replaced at BMW by the rider whose Pramac MotoGP seat he has taken – Miguel Oliveira – next season.<\/p>\n
He will be joined by Danilo Petrucci, who switches from Ducati machinery.<\/p>\n
The next-best BMW in the standings after Razgatlioglu is Michael van der Mark down in 12th.<\/p>\n
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