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Our representative [Toprak Razgatlıoğlu] gained another point in the championship by finishing 15th in the challenging German GP circuit, while teammate Jack Miller also delivered a competitive performance, placing 20th in the standings. Prima Pramac Yamaha announced that they have taken an important step toward advancing the season with the double points and positive signals achieved over the weekend.
Race Highlights
In the main race of the German GP (Sachsenring), which concluded with a victory for Marc Marquez, the 30-lap contest yielded significant achievements for the Yamaha team. Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo) completed the race taking first place. Ai Ogura (Trackhouse Aprilia) and Raul Fernandez (Trackhouse Aprilia) secured second and third places, respectively. Fabio Quartararo, who showed the best performance among the four Yamaha riders, finished in seventh place.
Jack Miller’s Competitive Struggle
Jack Miller showed a strong performance on the Sachsenring circuit, as usual. The rider started from 11th place, gained a determined start to rise to 8th place, and successfully defended his position against rivals during a large part of the race. However, a serious tire drop during the last four laps forced him to abandon the pursuit of position and focus on safely finishing his motorcycle. Miller proved his competitiveness despite these difficult conditions. Although he slipped to 12th place, the fighting spirit he displayed throughout the weekend sent positive signals to the team.
Miller shared his experience:
“It was a really good race for the last few laps. I was able to stay with Fabio for most of the distance, but to catch up to the riders around me, I needed to use the rear tire a bit more. When the tire dropped, I struggled with grip and had to switch to a different engine map to bring my bike home. It was disappointing because it was a target that could have been reached with certainty, but at the same time, we showed that we had the pace to compete with that group for most of the race. After yesterday, we didn't want to make major changes to the bike because it was already running quite well; overall, I think we were competitive throughout the weekend. There is progress. We are getting closer step by step, and I hope the team can use the spring month to find a bit more performance before the second half of the season. I knew there would be difficulties when I committed to this project, but the key is to take small gains and keep working hard. This is the only way for us to keep progressing.”
Assessment of Toprak Razgatlıoğlu
For Toprak Razgatlıoğlu, the Sachsenring race was a significant milestone in his learning process in MotoGP. Having not raced for many years and riding on a track that puts excessive load on the left side of the tires, he secured another point in the championship by finishing 15th, having not raced for many years. Toprak continued to gain experience with Yamaha and Michelin tires, approaching the race with maturity and adding another valuable segment to his adaptation to MotoGP.
The rider shared his thoughts on these challenging conditions:
“It was a very difficult race, and frankly, I didn't enjoy it much because tire management was a huge part of the job. I did everything I could from the start, but after making a small mistake in the first laps, I lost the group I was following, and I had to ride alone for most of the race. This track is one of the toughest I have ever raced. Every weekend, I learn more about the MotoGP bike and tires, but the tire characteristics here were completely different from what I was used to, which made the situation even harder. Other riders already know this track, the tires, and how to manage them in these conditions, but for me, everything was completely new. The good thing is that I learned a lot, and this experience will be valuable when we return here next year because I will know what to expect and how to approach the race. I want to thank all the fans, especially those who supported me with Turkish flags. I am sorry that I couldn't achieve a better result for them today, but their support motivates me to work harder for future races.”
Assessment from Director Borsoi
The management team evaluated the weekend as a very positive period for Jack Miller overall. They emphasized that the rider was competitive from Monday onwards. Although not as strong as the expectations for the standings, they stated that he delivered an excellent race despite the difficult conditions. They stressed that Fabio Quartararo maintained a very strong pace right behind him for the last five laps, but the tire drop caught up to him. They stated that this result was deserved for both Jack and the team, given that reaching the top ten was achievable. Furthermore, staying close to the top ten consistently was interpreted as a positive sign that Yamaha is progressing in the right direction.
Regarding Toprak Razgatlıoğlu, they reiterated that Sachsenring would always be one of the toughest weekends of the season. They emphasized that the track has its own character and tire management is critically important here. Since he had never raced a MotoGP bike on this track before, it was impossible for the rider to fully understand how to manage the tires without experiencing the race firsthand. They stated that this experience was a valuable learning opportunity and that the team will continue to assist the rider in this regard.
With these results, we can say once again that the path followed by the Yamaha MotoGP project is correct. While showing Miller's potential to compete near the top ten, Razgatlıoğlu continued to expand his knowledge of bike and race management under difficult conditions. The team will focus on analyzing the Sachsenring data and confirmed that these development efforts will continue in the second half of the season. With these results, Toprak finished with 12 points in the championship, remaining in 21st place in the standings. Miller placed in 20th place with 19 points.
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