{"id":640846,"date":"2026-04-30T15:50:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T15:50:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/640846\/"},"modified":"2026-04-30T15:50:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T15:50:10","slug":"pramac-toprak-chose-most-difficult-moment-to-join-motogp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/640846\/","title":{"rendered":"Pramac: Toprak chose \u201cmost difficult moment\u201d to join MotoGP"},"content":{"rendered":"

Toprak Razgatlioglu has joined MotoGP at the \u201cmost difficult moment\u201d, according to Pramac Yamaha team director Gino Borsoi.<\/p>\n

The reigning triple WorldSBK<\/a> champion must adapt to Yamaha\u2019s new 1000cc V4 machine, while also switching from Pirelli to Michelin tyres.<\/p>\n

However, MotoGP <\/a>will then move in the opposite direction in 2027, swapping Michelin for Pirelli alongside the introduction of 850cc engines and a ban on ride-height devices.<\/p>\n

\u201c[Toprak] chose the most difficult moment to come into our paddock, honestly speaking!\u201d Borsoi said.<\/p>\n

\u201cFrom one side, it’s good because he has a chance to learn our mentality, our paddock [this year].<\/p>\n

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\u201cBut on the other side, he has to adapt to Michelins, which are completely different compared to Pirelli. And then next year, you have to forget everything.<\/p>\n

\u201cSo it’s a big task, but he can do it.\u201d<\/p>\n

Razgatlioglu<\/a> scored his first MotoGP point with a top Yamaha performance at COTA but had a tougher weekend in Spain, finishing in 19th place after serving a long lap penalty.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe’s still in the process. Not really far away, as at the beginning. His improvements are clear, but not yet enough to be \u2018in-line\u2019 with our paddock,\u201d Borsoi said.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s a nice guy, really professional and smart. As soon as we teach him something, he tries to put it in place immediately on track.<\/p>\n

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\u201cHow many months or seasons will he need to become one of the top MotoGP riders? Nobody knows. But for sure he’s a talented rider, a smart rider, so I hope really soon.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Toprak Razgatlioglu, 2026 Spanish MotoGP.<\/p>\n

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\u201cBig talent, fresh mind\u201d<\/p>\n

Complicating Razgatlioglu’s learning curve is that Yamaha\u2019s new V4 is also a step behind the other manufacturers.<\/p>\n

However, Borsoi added that Razgatlioglu\u2019s lack of MotoGP experience can sometimes be a benefit for bike development.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think we have a perfect setup; one rider [Jack Miller] with experience, one without,\u201d Borsoi said. \u201cWhen the bike starts to go well for both of them, it means that we are in a good direction.<\/p>\n

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\u201cSometimes listening to a rider without experience of the MotoGP style also helps the technicians find a different direction, different approach, different mindset.<\/p>\n

\u201cSo it’s good to have Toprak not only because he’s a big talent, but because he’s a fresh mind. Not coming from the old style or old mentality.<\/p>\n

\u201cOn the other side, Jack is good because he has experience on different factories and can give us a better feedback on the right direction.\u201d<\/p>\n

Yamaha\u2019s concession status means Razgatlioglu and the other full-time M1 riders can take part in private 850cc\/Pirelli tests, in addition to the official Pirelli post-race outings that start with Brno in late-June.<\/p>\n

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