The 2025 Superbike season is coming to a close, and Toprak Razgatlioglu is in a strong position to claim a third world title before turning the page and joining MotoGP.
The Turkish driver, current leader of the championship, has 36 points ahead of its direct rival Nicholas BulegaWith two rounds remaining, the Italian will have to achieve a real feat to deny Soil of a new historical achievement.
The season will conclude in Jerez, from October 17 to 19Where Razgatlioglu can seal his legend in WSBK before turning the page for good BMW. The boss of BMW Motorrad Motorsport, Sven Blusch confirmed this to Speedweek:
« Toprak will be free to test after the final WSBK weekend, probably in neutral attire. We plan to receive him at our headquarters for a visit and finalize the details. By Estoril, we should know exactly how we will proceed. »
Once his contract is BMW honored, the Turkish champion will be able to ride the new car for the first time Yamaha M1 with V4 engine, the bike he will ride in MotoGP from 2026 under the colors of Prima Pramac Yamaha.
Toprak Razgatlioglu's first laps scheduled for November
The plan is clear: after Jerez, Razgatlioglu should participate in private trials November 9 and 10 in Aragon, then take part in the official MotoGP post-season test at Valencia on November 18.
This will be a key moment for Yamaha , who has high hopes for the arrival of this driver with explosive talent and an aggressive braking style.
However, this will not be the first meeting between Soil and MotoGP : the Turk had already tried the M1 at Aragon in 2022 then Jerez in 2023…without these tests making a lasting impression. At the time, the M1 was criticized for its lack of power and its aerodynamic limitations.
Since, Yamaha has radically evolved its prototype and is preparing its V4 revolution to return to the top.
Despite his immense talent, the transition to MotoGP remains a formidable challenge. The bikes are more powerful, more electronic, and the riding style must be profoundly adapted.
Soil knows: in Superbike, his late braking and brutal corner entries make the difference. In MotoGP, he will have to tame a machine that is much more demanding in terms of tire management, aerodynamics and electronics.
But if there's one driver who isn't afraid of challenges, it's him. The Turk has shown this throughout his career, overturning the odds against Ducati factory and wearing BMW at a level few imagined.
The arrival of Razgatlioglu in MotoGP will not only be a spectacular transfer: it is a strategic bet for Yamaha . Iwata's brand, humiliated this season by Ducati, Aprilia and even Honda sees in Toprak a catalyst capable of bringing back the aggressiveness and creativity that it sorely lacks.
Her spectacular style could become the secret weapon of the new M1 V4, but everything will depend on the actual level of the bike. After years of technical wandering, Yamaha must absolutely deliver a competitive machine so as not to spoil the audacity of this bet.
For Toprak, he must finish his Superbike adventure with a third title, then attempt one of the most risky bets in the paddock by moving to a MotoGP Yamaha still under reconstruction.
For Yamaha It will be a matter of saving its honor and proving that it can become a major player again, relying on a driver with a unique style who is not afraid to challenge the giants. Ducati et Aprilia.
The last act of 2025 will be crucial: if Soil Razgatlioglu wins another title before getting on the M1, the symbolism will be strong - a champion ready to take on a titanic challenge, and a Yamaha who no longer has the right to make mistakes.
