MotoGP races, Toprak Razgatlıoğlu evaluated his approach to racing due to his health issues. Due to the pain and mobility restrictions he experienced, the pilot expressed his team's opinion on participating in the races.
Health Issues and Performance Loss
Toprak Razgatlıoğlu stated that he felt a problem in his shoulder while preparing for the races. He mentioned that he could manage the sprint on Saturday but experienced severe pain the following day and limited mobility. He emphasized that the pain was not the biggest issue, but he experienced a lack of power when braking.
I felt a problem in my shoulder from early on. Saturday was not bad; I could manage the sprint. But the day after, I felt severe pain and my mobility was limited. The pain was sharp. But the pain was not the biggest issue. I lacked power, especially when braking. There are many right turns here, and my shoulder was not strong enough.
Discussions with the Team
The pilot discussed his health condition with the team. He stated that the team suggested he either withdraw from the race or not start at all, but he expressed his desire to try and do his best.
I talked to the team about my health. They suggested that I should either withdraw or not start at all. I wanted to try and do my best.
The Biggest Issue Was the Shoulder
Razgatlıoğlu said that the issue he experienced was his shoulder itself, not his leg. He indicated that under these conditions, it would be difficult to complete a full race distance before the races.
The shoulder was my biggest problem, not my leg.
Rest and Examination
The pilot stated that a week's break was necessary, saying he would fly to Turkey on Monday to have his shoulder examined. He expressed his hope that he would not need surgery and would only rest until the next race.
We are taking a week off now. I will fly to Turkey on Monday and get my shoulder examined. I hope I won't need surgery and will only rest until the next race.
Initial Disappointment
Toprak Razgatlıoğlu expressed feeling a bit sad, stating that Saturday was a good start but everything changed after the fall. He indicated that normally he improved every day, but the situation changed after the fall.
I am a little sad because Saturday was a good start. Normally I improve every day. But after the fall, everything changed.
What was said:
- The shoulder was my biggest problem, not my leg.
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