WSBK Donington Toprak Razgatlioglu: "it's one of my favorite tracks with hard braking"

Toprak Razgatlioglu is happy to take back the WSBK collar at Donington, a site located near the headquarters of his Yamaha team and after finally opening his victory counter this year in Misano. Of course, it was only a 10-lap sprint race, but when you haven't tasted success since Argentina 2021, you're happy to be content with that. Last year, the R1 driver won two rounds in Great Britain, including a performance in the rain which will be remembered. But for this edition across the Channel, it will only be a memory. Indeed, the UK is experiencing a national heatwave this week with temperatures in the region expected to reach 33 degrees Celsius on Sunday...

Toprak Razgatlioglu is not in a comfortable situation in his championship arriving at Donington. Indeed, although the reigning World Champion has reached the podium in ten of the twelve races this season, he has only won once. Of the eleven remaining victories, six went to Alvaro Bautista with his Ducati, the other five going to the record champion Jonathan Rhea on his Kawasaki. In the general classification, the Turk counts 79 points behind the championship leader Baptist ahead of the event at Donington Park.

**Toprak Razgatlioglu: “ I no longer look at the general classification, but I advance race by race«**

« I no longer look at the general classification, but I advance race by race ", declared the pilot of 25 years old when he is reminded of his situation in the title race. “ During the final round at Misano on Sunday, we made a big improvement with the bike setup and I really enjoyed the Superpole Race. First win of the season was good but I need more! »

« I was happy to ride my style and also enjoy the pace of the race which was incredibly fast, so hopefully we can continue at Donington and challenge for wins again » he continues. “ I love the Donington track, it's one of my favorites with hard braking points and a fast, flowing section. I also have very good memories from last year and before. We finished Misano well and I feel ready for the British round. I have a lot of motivation to win and I am delighted to find my R1 on Friday morning » ends the protégé of Kenan Sofuoglu en WSBK.