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Toprak Razgatlioglu Draws Big Backing Ahead of 2026 MotoGP Debut With Pramac Yamaha

Observers hail a special talent, with adaptation to Yamaha’s V4 on Michelin rubber seen as the main hurdle.

Overview

  • The three-time WorldSBK champion will join MotoGP with Pramac Yamaha in 2026 on a multi-year deal alongside Jack Miller.
  • He has already tested Yamaha’s new V4 M1 at Aragon and in the Valencia post-season session, clocking 18th at 1.3s from the fastest time.
  • His next milestones include a Jan. 13 livery launch in Siena and a likely Sepang Shakedown run at month’s end under concession eligibility.
  • Sylvain Guintoli and manager Alberto Vergani praise his ability, with Guintoli expecting a bigger threat under 2027’s 850cc Pirelli era and Vergani branding him “Stoner 2.0.”
  • BMW replaced him in WorldSBK with Danilo Petrucci and Miguel Oliveira, as Petrucci acknowledges added pressure, while Razgatlioglu has sharpened preparations with WRC2 rally training.