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Razgatlıoğlu Criticizes Michelin's Foolish Fall at Mugello!
A misfortune incident in Italian circuits caused a bad start to Yamaha pilot Toprak Razgatlıoğlu’s MotoGP season. During training at Mugello, while preparing for the start, he lost control of his Yamaha M1 motorcycle after his front wheel locked up due to the Yamaha M1. Speaking after the crash, Razgatlıoğlu expressed disappointment with Michelin’s tires, emphasizing that this had significant consequences.
Crash Details and Razgatlıoğlu’s Reaction
The crash occurred when Razgatlıoğlu’s front wheel locked up during braking for the start. While attempting to lift the wheel, he lost control during rearward acceleration. “This was my mistake,” said Razgatlıoğlu after the crash. “The front wheel locked up during braking, and I lost control in my second braking attempt.” He apologized to his team, stating that the motorcycle was completely damaged and that this resulted in a significant cost. “This was a stupid fall, I feel furious,” he said.
Performance and Michelin Criticism in the Sprint Race
Completing 17th in the sprint race, Razgatlıoğlu appeared to be affected by Michelin’s tire performance in the overall race performance. After the race, he said, “It’s difficult to maintain confidence after a crash like this. I don’t trust the front wheel, especially on this track with many corners. If the front wheel locks up during acceleration behind me, can I safely progress through the corner?”
Top Speed and Race Results
Toprak Razgatlıoğlu achieved a top speed of 358.8 km/h in the sprint race, just 1.2 km/h behind Fabio Di Giannantonio’s Ducati. However, he was 25 seconds behind Raul Fernandez (Aprilia) and 8 seconds behind Alex Rins. It was also observed that some Ducati motorcycles could not approach Razgatlıoğlu’s top speed.
Future Expectations
Razgatlıoğlu stated that he expected improvements in Michelin’s performance with the transition to 850cc engines and Pirelli tires. “Pirelli provides more safety and better grip. However, MotoGP riding style remains the same. We need to ride with more corner speed,” he said. He also identified the reasons for Yamaha M1 losing time in certain corners (5, 8, 9 and the final corner), stating that by making improvements in these areas, he could compete with other Yamaha riders.
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