Worldsbk Two -Time Champion Toprak Razgatlíoğlu leaves the category and debut in MotoGP in 2026 by Pramac Yamaha with a two -year contract
The morning of this Tuesday (10)MotoGP has officially announced the entry of Toprak razgatlíoğlu On the grid of the category of 2026. The Turkish pilot will leave the world Superbike (Worldsbk) to defend the team Pramac Yamahasign a contract valid for two years.
Toprak had already shown signs of this transition during the test Yamaha YZR-M1 In 2023, initially in a private test in Aragón, marked with demanding weather conditions, and subsequently to Jerez, where he performed several laps. Your arrival at MotoGP is one of the most anticipated changes in the world of motorcycles in recent years.
At just 27 years old, Toprak Razgatlíoğlu built an impressive trajectory in motion. He started his kart career at the age of 10 and soon emigrated by bike, where he quickly attracted attention to the aggressive and bold style. In 2018, he made his debut at the Superbike World Cup, where he quickly became one of the major promises of this sport.
In 2021, he won his first WORLDDDSBK title with Yamaha, repeating the company later with BMW. Toprak is recognized not only for the victories, but for spectacular skills, skills and maneuvers, who have won fans all over the world.
Paolo Pavesio, general manager of Yamaha Motor Racing, expressed great enthusiasm in announcing Toprak’s return to the Yamaha family. He stressed that Toprak is the most victory of Yamaha in the history of the Superbike World Cup, with two titles won, which confirms his extraordinary talent.
“We are very happy to receive Toprak again in the Yamaha family. It is the most victorious pilot in the history of Yamaha at the Superbike World Cup, having won the title twice – a great result,” said Pamedio.
The executive also commented that Toprak change to MotoGP represents at the same time a “domestic return” and a new challenge, designed to provide constant growth over time. For him, the spirit of struggle and the determination of the pilot are ideal both for the MotoGP team of Pramac Yamaha and for Yamaha’s bold strategy in the category.
“His transition to MotoGP is, at the same time, a return home and an exciting challenge, structured with the clear purpose of progressive development. His combative spirit and his determination correspond perfectly to the first Pramac Yamaha Team MotoGP and to the bold strategy of Yamaha on MotoGP. So we believe that 2026 is the right time to take this step that many fans have been expected so long. “
Source: Terra
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