Toprak Razgatlioglu encounters “dangerous” brake “problem” at Hungarian WorldSBK

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Ending second-fastest however comfortably forward of Nicolo Bulega suggests a cushty day for Toprak Razgatlioglu on the Hungarian WorldSBK, but it surely was not with out its points.

Razgatlioglu ran on a number of instances within the Balaton Park circuit’s many gradual pace chicanes in FP2 on Friday, and the BMW rider stated afterwards that he requested Brembo concerning the difficulty he was encountering that noticed his brake lever “pushing my finger”.

“The issue was the entrance brake,” Toprak Razgatlioglu defined, talking to WorldSBK.com after Friday in Hungary.

“I don’t know why. It’s the primary time I’ve seen it like that. I requested Brembo.

“Once I use the brake lever, after I push the laborious braking, the lever is pushing my finger.

“I don’t perceive why. Possibly 4 or 5 laps, I went large.

“I modified the lever place but it surely didn’t change. I attempted to maintain driving.

“I really feel much less energy. I’m pushing so laborious to brake. I don’t perceive what number of bar I’m braking, and that is harmful.”

Except for the brake difficulty, Razgatlioglu was happy with the best way he discovered himself on-track in Hungary.

“The sensation is nice,” he stated. “This can be a new observe for everybody and we now have began very sturdy.

“We did an excellent race simulation. It seems to be like a powerful tempo.

“We modified the tyre however we didn’t have time to attempt it. Now, we don’t perceive which tyre is healthier.”

With its stop-start traits, the Balaton Park circuit is one which, on-paper, fits reigning World Superbike Champion Razgatlioglu’s type. He agreed with this, however made acquainted complaints about grip.

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“It’s good for my type,” he stated.

“I attempt the laborious braking. We have to enhance our engine braking.

“The BMW, not dangerous. Solely the most important drawback was the grip. The grip isn’t like a Ducati.

“We preserve working. I consider in my crew. They may enhance for tomorrow, the grip, the electronics.”

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