Upon accumulating his third World Superbike champion’s gold medal on the FIM Awards on Saturday, Toprak Razgatlioglu gave an perception into how his life has modified.
A world champion with Yamaha in 2021, Razgatlioglu signed off his WorldSBK profession with back-to-back titles for BMW.
The achievement additionally places Razgatlioglu stage with WorldSBK legend Troy Bayliss, with solely Carl Fogarty (4) and Jonathan Rea (6) having received extra titles.
“I at all times had a dream of being a one-time world champion, however we did it thrice, and I am very pleased for that!” Razgatlioglu instructed double WorldSBK champion James Toseland when interviewed on the purple carpet in Switzerland.
“However anyway, now, lastly, I’m going to the MotoGP. That is the actually huge information for me, and in addition the most important problem.”
Razgatlioglu’s achievements and his step as much as MotoGP have seen him “getting extra well-known” again dwelling in Turkey.
“Everybody could be very pleased [in Turkey]… I am getting extra well-known!” he mentioned. “That is good [but] generally not simple when I’ll the restaurant or someplace, and everyone seems to be wanting. However I am studying.
“Now everybody is aware of me… That is good for the game as a result of in Turkey, soccer is every part, however now it’s began altering a bit of bit.
“I hope in MotoGP I will have good success and possibly motorsport will get a lot [bigger] in Turkey.
Toprak Razgatlioglu, 2025 Valencia MotoGP Check
“All the pieces is prepared” for Turkish MotoGP return
Razgatlioglu’s high-profile change to MotoGP by way of an preliminary two-year cope with Pramac Yamaha, has additionally elevated hypothesis that the Turkish Grand Prix may return to the world championship calendar.
MotoGP hasn’t raced at Istanbul Park since 2007 however Razgatlioglu instructed Speedweek.com that “every part is prepared” for a return.
“There’s new asphalt there, every part is prepared,” Razgatlioglu mentioned. “That might be good for me, however possibly higher in 2027. Not in my first yr.”
Razgatlioglu’s second season will see MotoGP change from Michelin to Pirelli tyres, the model Razgatlioglu is conversant in from WorldSBK, in addition to introduce new 850cc engines.
“Ideally 2027 [for a Turkish GP because] it is my dwelling race, and I’ve to get a podium there,” Razgatlioglu mentioned.
