Three second locations on the Aragon World Superbike put Toprak Razgatlioglu in place to clinch his second world title on the penultimate spherical of 2024.
After ending second on Saturday with a worn out entrance tyre, Razgatlioglu returned to the second step twice extra on Sunday after two battles with Alvaro Bautista.
“The Superpole Race was very enjoyable! It was the primary time I felt the bike was actually good; the bike was turning and stopping, the sensation was significantly better,” Razgatlioglu informed WorldSBK.com.
“I fought with [Nicolo] Bulega. I used to be very near the win however two corners earlier than, I misplaced it.
“Why am I very glad? We did an unimaginable job this weekend and I gave 100 per cent, I used to be driving greater than 100 per cent.”
Razgatlioglu’s trio of second locations noticed him prolong what was a 13-point championship lead originally of this weekend to 39 factors by the top of Race 2.
It’s a bonus which means Razgatlioglu could possibly be topped World Superbike Champion for the second time in his profession on the subsequent spherical in Estoril.
“Perhaps at Estoril, we could possibly be the World Champions there — we’ll see,” stated Razgatlioglu.
“I’m simply enthusiastic about successful the race there as a result of I like Estoril. With Yamaha, I received there; with BMW, I’m ready for the race as a result of I have to win there once more.
“After many wins, second place is a bit of bit tough for me!”
