This is a remark from Toprak Razgatlioglu that everyone will interpret in their own way, but it is the first time that sensitive political and religious questions have been invited onto a podium meant to put them on hold in the name of the universality of sport. The Turk did not appreciate that the bottle of Prosecco alcohol was uncorked by the new World Champion Alvaro Bautista at the end of the last WSBK race of the weekend in Indonesia. And he made it known.
Should traditional celebrations in motor sports be forgotten according to the religious choices of the countries which are part of the calendar of a world championship? It is a question that Toprak Razgatlioglu pose afterÁlvaro Bautista washed down his World Champion title with Prosecco on the podium in Indonesia, as he would have done anywhere else. But the official Yamaha made it clear that he was not just anywhere.
Toprak Razgatlioglu: “ Alvaro Bautista lacked respect«
We thus read this reaction on votoh.com : " I honestly don't know what Alvaro was doing. We are in an Islamic country. Anyway, I don't usually like to celebrate with Prosecco, I think today he was disrespectful. He later apologized, and I'm glad he did, but I think he should learn to have more respect for everyone ».
He adds : " I saw Rea and asked him if he wanted to celebrate, and he said no. I don't touch alcohol and Alvaro sprayed me with Prosecco. I left, and he chased me, which I don't think is fair or respectful. JI don't want to add anything else, I only ask for respect ". It will be noted that Toprak Razgatlioglu had made a sign on the podium to Alvaro Bautista, as if to ask him not to open the bottle.
