{"id":508573,"date":"2026-02-28T00:09:09","date_gmt":"2026-02-28T00:09:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/508573\/"},"modified":"2026-02-28T00:09:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-28T00:09:09","slug":"toprak-razgatlioglu-reveals-braking-lessons-from-motogp-legend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/508573\/","title":{"rendered":"Toprak Razgatlioglu reveals braking lessons from MotoGP legend"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Pramac Yamaha MotoGP rookie Toprak Razgatlioglu says Andrea Dovizioso has been \u201cexplaining to me how to brake\u201d on the M1, but is finding doing so a challenge.<\/p>\n<p>The three-time World Superbike made his official <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/motogp\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">MotoGP<\/a> race weekend debut on Friday at the Thai Grand Prix, as he steps over from the production-based series.<\/p>\n<p>After a tough winter adapting to the Yamaha, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/wsbk\/racer\/995265\/toprak-razgatlioglu\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Toprak Razgatlioglu<\/a> was 1.839s off the pace in second-to-last after Friday\u2019s running at Buriram and was the slowest of the M1 riders.<\/p>\n<p>A key area where Razgatlioglu is struggling to adapt is corner-entry, with his usual aggressive style from World Superbikes not carrying over on the Michelin tyres.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Every time I am aggressive, I make a mistake\u2019<\/p>\n<p>The Turkish rider says Yamaha tester and 15-time MotoGP race winner Andrea Dovizioso has been teaching him how to brake on the bike, but applying this has been tricky.<\/p>\n<p> Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT<\/p>\n<p> Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m focused on engine braking,\u201d he told the media on Friday at Buriram.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn the first phase of braking, I tend to be too aggressive and end up locking up.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs a result, we need to find a better balance, because I then lose the rear and everything becomes very difficult.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDovizioso is explaining to me how to brake, and I understand his instructions.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe problem is that it all becomes difficult when I try to put it into practice, especially when I have to follow another rider, because I tend to be aggressive and make mistakes.<\/p>\n<p> Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT<\/p>\n<p> Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT<\/p>\n<p>\u201cToday, however, I managed to make a slight improvement, but we\u2019ll see tomorrow.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Read more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/motogp\/feature\/1090482\/1\/key-advantage-aprilia-exploiting-start-motogp-2026\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The key advantage Aprilia is exploiting at the start of MotoGP 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p>He is also finding it difficult to push on the Michelin tyres, adding: \u201cIf I try to be aggressive, the rear tyre locks up and I go off-line.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI was used to being aggressive in my riding, especially in the early stages of braking, but now I\u2019m trying to adapt without having to change my style too much.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019ll try something this weekend, knowing that I\u2019ll need more time.\u201d<\/p>\n<p> Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT<\/p>\n<p> Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT<\/p>\n<p>Subscribe to our MotoGP Newsletter<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Pramac Yamaha MotoGP rookie Toprak Razgatlioglu says Andrea Dovizioso has been \u201cexplaining to me how to brake\u201d 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