Toprak Razgatlioglu finally has his ticket to MotoGP in 2026 with Pramac Yamaha, but the Turk makes no secret of the fact that this dream would never have come true without Kenan Sofuoglu, his manager and mentor.
The dream comes true for Toprak RazgatliogluThe reigning Superbike World Champion will join the MotoGP grid in 2026 with Pramac Yamaha. But behind this highly anticipated transfer, it is Kenan Sofuoglu, his mentor and manager, whom the Turkish pilot designates as the architect of this rise.
« For me, everything is easy because it's not my job. ", smiled Razgatlioglu at the microphone of motogp.com for Misano. " This is Kenan's job. He was in talks with several brands. Finally, we signed with Yamaha »
This choice was made while other options were being considered. Honda, looking for a flagship driver for 2026, seemed a plausible destination. Aprilia could have entered the lists if Jorge Martin left the team, but no serious discussions were made. Ducati, with only one free place at VR46, was never considered. KTM, for its part, was never a lead.
Toprak Razgatlioglu: “ Kenan Sofuoglu built my career step by step »
Razgatlioglu, moved, pays a heartfelt tribute to his manager: “ Thanks to Kenan. He built my career step by step. And finally, we move on to MotoGP. He's more than a brother. He's a family member.I am happy to work with him. »
The timetable for his MotoGP debut remains unclear, particularly due to his current contract with BMW in Superbike. “ We'll make the plan later. Now I'm just focusing on my work. ", he says.
As for his future racing number, the legendary 54 that he owes to Sofuoglu is already taken by Fermin Aldeguer. " Now I don't know. I have some ideas but I won't say them here! » The countdown has begun…
