WorldSBK legend Toprak Razgatlioglu is about to take another step in his career. The three-time Turkish world champion will make his official MotoGP debut this Sunday and Monday in Aragon, during private tests organized by Yamaha, before joining the Pramac-Yamaha team alongside Jack Miller for the 2026 season.
This test will mark the first wheel rotations of Soil He's been riding a MotoGP bike since 2023, and he's not hiding his impatience:
« I know the potential of the Ducati, but Yamaha doesn't scare me “, he told GPOne.com. " I know what I want, I know how to work. I want to understand the motorcycle, progress, and compete with the best. »
Toprak Razgatlioglu on his way to MotoGP: Aragon as a launching pad, Valencia for the clash of the titans
The test ofAragon will primarily serve to reconnect with a MotoGP bike and adapt to the Yamaha M1, in a still uncertain configuration. Indeed, Yamaha did not confirm whether the V4 engine The long-awaited engine will replace the traditional inline four-cylinder before 2026.
Thanks to the concession status it still enjoys, Yamaha has the right to organize several days of private testing with its official or contracted drivers. Thus, Razgatlioglu could ride again before the start of the winter ban set for December 1st, before participating in the Sepang Shakedown (January 29–31) and then the official tests from February 3 to 5.
After Aragon, Soil will meet its future rivals for the first time during the official post-season tests at Valencia, November 18. Only Marc Marquez[He/She], injured, will be unavailable. These days will be crucial to assessing the potential of the [team/group]. Yamaha-Pramac facing the formidable armada Ducati.
The tests ofAragon mark the beginning of a closely watched adventure. All eyes will be on the ability to Toprak Razgatlioglu to translate his raw talent and spectacular style onto a MotoGP bike, and onto the ability to Yamaha to provide him with a competitive machine. The first real evaluation will take place as early as the November 18 in Valencia.
