Toprak Razgatlioglu arrives at Misano Adriatico with a clear objective: to close the 31 points separating him from Nicolò Bulega, leader of the 2025 WorldSBK. After his masterful hat-trick in 2024, the Turk wants to make a strong impact on Ducati's home turf. But his BMW M 1000 RR, deprived of its "super-dealership" frame, must face stiff competition and high temperatures, a challenge for the BMW rider. Ducati is very strong here, but I'm ready to fight ", says Razgatlioglu, all the more determined as he is assured of his next promotion to MotoGP.
Tests in late May showed encouraging progress, but the high temperatures expected this weekend could benefit the Ducati on their land. Anyway, Razgatlioglu is determined to give his all to deliver one last great success to BMW before flying to MotoGP.
« My goal is clear: win all three races like last year. But this year it's more difficult. Ducati is very strong here, especially Bulega. I'm ready to fight ", did he declare.
The May test was an important step in the development of his bike: “ The test was really positive. We tried a lot of things, and even though I made a few mistakes, the most important thing was this weekend. We must win »
Toprak Razgatlioglu: “ Here everyone is more relaxed, more friendly. I'm going to miss WorldSBK. »
Toprak Razgatlioglu knows that a new chapter awaits him. From 2026, he will join the MotoGP team Prima Pramac YamahaThis passage arouses contrasting emotions in him: “ I am happy to realize my dream, but also a little sad. The Superbike paddock is like a familyEveryone is more relaxed, more friendly. I'm going to miss WorldSBK. »
Before leaving the category, Soil aims for a third world title. This is my dream this year. There are a lot of races left and I'm not far behind Bulega. I'll fight until the end. I want to give this title to BMW for my last season with them »
The Turkish driver also praised the progress of his Italian rival, recently reappointed by Ducati, with the prospect of a test pilot role MotoGP in 2026: “ I am very happy for himHe deserves everything that comes to him. He has a very MotoGP riding style. Maybe we'll meet there in 2027… ». Finally, there is the question of the number. Its traditional number, the 54, is already carried by Fermin Aldeguer, so a deal could be in sight. "Pay Fermín? I don't know. I haven't spoken to him, but why not?!"Toprak joked. However, he also hinted that he had another option in mind…
