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POTENTIAL FOR A NEW ERA IN MOTORSPORTS: TOPRAK’S ENGINE BRAKE EXPLANATION IS NOT SURPRISING, BUT IT INDICATES SUCCESS WILL BE ACHIEVED IN THE RACE
Yamaha ([/bikes/yamaha-r1]) pilot Toprak Razgatlıoğlu at the Mugello Grand Prix, despite receiving a pit lane exclusion penalty in the final lap, made a significant assessment about the future of the race. Toprak emphasized that his team and his strategy’s focus was on optimizing the engine brake system to fully reveal the potential of the grid in the MotoGP ([/news]) grid.
Toprak’s Brake-Focused Approach
Toprak stated that the performance of the engine brake was a critical factor in terms of the motorcycle’s overall acceleration and control in corners, saying, “I think the key point for me is the engine brake. My team principal and my team now understand this critical point” as well. The pilot added that when he couldn’t feel the brake system, he couldn’t use the front tire correctly, which negatively affected the driving performance.
Technical Adaptation and Feedback
It is expected that this adaptation process will take time, considering Yamaha’s technical challenges. However, Toprak clearly expressed to the manufacturer which areas should be focused on, providing feedback to his team. The team principal told Toprak, “We will not tell you what we are doing, just ride,” allowing the pilot to trust his own abilities. Toprak noted that he encountered a completely different motorcycle on the track in the morning market and this made him feel much better.
Race Struggles and Challenges
While describing his battles with KTM riders and Fabio Quartararo during the race, Toprak highlighted the importance of the clutch at the start. KTM riders were incredibly fast on the straights, making it almost impossible to stay behind them. While Toprak was able to comfortably catch up with the KTMs in the corners, they immediately opened the gap in the corner exits. Additionally, unexpected behavior of electronic systems and mechanical bad luck also negatively affected Toprak’s performance.
Future Expectations
Toprak expressed his belief that he could achieve more successful results in races with the improvement of the engine brake. In particular, he stated that being able to enter corners faster and feeling the engine brake would be a big step for him. These developments indicate that Toprak’s competitive strength in MotoGP could increase.
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