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Toprak Razgatlioglu

On the rough tracks of enduro, Superbike world champion Toprak Razgatlioglu faced an unexpected adversary: ​​a crash that broke the index finger of his right hand. The news spread like wildfire on January 11, casting a veil of uncertainty over his participation in the Jerez tests, initially scheduled for January 22 and 23.

The Superbike World Champion, Toprak Razgatlioglu, recently suffered a mishap during an enduro training session, fracturing the index finger of his right hand. This injury forced him to cancel the test scheduled for Jerez, raising doubts about his participation in the trials Portimao. Yet despite this ordeal, Toprak remains determined to focus on the 2025 season and defend his title fiercely.

The accident, which occurred January 5 in Türkiye, quickly toured the WSBK paddock. Toprak cancelled winter testing at Jerez on 22 and 23 January, becoming the only rider in the SBK peloton to miss those sessions due to injury. the presentation at the BMW Motorrad world headquarters in Berlin, surrounded by his teammates including Michael van der Mark and endurance championship drivers, Toprak has spoken openly about his incident.

« During the winter holidays, I still ride my enduro bike. My fall was not that serious.e, how I broke my finger is a mystery to me. I remember the fall clearly, but how it got to the finger i have no idea “, he confided to speedweek. " I was immediately operated on; They repaired the fracture with three screws. I can now move my finger a little again. »

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Toprak Razgatlioglu: “ I don't like number 1, but I use it for BMW »

Despite the lingering pain, Toprak remains optimistic about his recovery. I'm focusing on Phillip Island “, he underlined. " The test there is the most important. Maybe I will go back to Portimao, but for now I am focused on the goals of the season.. »

Toprak will wear the number 1, a symbol he appreciates despite the pressure he feels: " when i use number 1 i feel a little pressure. Normally I don't like the number 1, but I use it for BMW, because it's really a big team effort. I hope we keep it at the end of the year. It's important to me. »

With unwavering determination, Toprak Razgatlioglu aims to repeat its success of the previous year. Last year I didn't think about any goals, but I did an incredible job throughout the year. But this year, I just think about Phillip Island and some races I didn't win – I have to win them now! »

The 2025 season therefore promises to be crucial for Toprak Razgatlioglu. Despite the challenges posed by his injury, the champion remains determined to defend his title and show that his passion and talent can overcome obstacles. Superbike fans are eagerly awaiting to see him shine on circuits around the world, hoping that Toprak can bounce back and continue writing his championship story.

World Champion Toprak Razgatlioglu at BMW presentation

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