Toprak Razgatlioglu's crash at Magny-Cours has caused great concern in the Superbike paddock. The pneumothorax he suffered required rapid and serious medical attention. While the first tests are encouraging, the Turkish rider's participation in the next round in Cremona remains uncertain.
Toprak Razgatlioglu, After his spectacular fall during the second free practice session at Magny-Cours, remains uncertain about his participation in the next round of the Superbike World Championship in Cremona. The Turkish rider of the ROKiT team BMW suffered a mild traumatic pneumothorax following the accident, which forced him to miss the races in France.
According to an update released by BMW, tests carried out at the Magny-Cours medical centre show that the pneumothorax heals positively, a Razgatlioglu has already been allowed to travel to Italy to continue his treatment with a medical team on site. However, his participation in the next meeting in Italy remains pending and will be determined by his evolution in the coming days.
BMW: " We will not rush anything, because Toprak Razgatlioglu's health comes first »
Sven Blusch, the new director of BMW Motorcycle Motorsport, stressed that the health of Razgatlioglu remains the absolute priority: " We will not rush anything, because Toprak's health comes first. He will run again if it is possible without risking his health.. » A medical examination is scheduled for Thursday in Cremona, after which a decision will be made on his participation in the next round.
For now, the team is hoping for a full recovery for its star driver, but no final decision will be made until doctors have given the all-clear.
The situation of Toprak Razgatlioglu remains unclear. While hopes of seeing him return to Cremona are high, it is essential to prioritize his health in the short and long term. The championship of Superbike can wait, but a pilot's career is precious.
