Toprak Razgatlioglu finished 10th in the MotoGP race in Misano, securing 18 points and dropping the three-time Superbike Champion to 18th place in the overall standings, totaling 21 points.
The race saw the three-time Superbike Champion compete on a non-competitive Yamaha motorcycle. Razgatlioglu lost 4.8 seconds to the leader, Marc Marquez, who rode a Ducati. The performance of the rider was analyzed by others, noting that while he showed impressive pace, he struggled with the changing conditions of the new machine.
Performance in the Race
Toprak Razgatlioglu competed in the MotoGP event in Misano in mid-June 2025. Although he had won all three laps in the Superbike World Championship in 2024, his performance in the MotoGP race was different. He finished 10th, coming in 23.2 seconds behind the winner, Marc Marquez.
The rider stated that he knew the track well, but the differences in the bike and tires made it difficult. He explained his struggle with the new equipment, saying, "I enjoyed it more on the Superbike because I always rode in the front. Now I cannot enjoy it because the motorcycle is not fast. I push every lap, but everything I gain in the curves, I lose on the straight. That is how every lap goes, and I destroy my front tire. My races look like this; it is hard. I never overtake anyone. I have advantages on the brakes, but I cannot keep up on the straight."
Qualifying Insights
Regarding his qualifying performance, Toprak stated that he gave his best effort, noting that 12th place was the maximum he could achieve. El Turco commented on the overall pace, describing it as impressive and surprising. He noted that Razgatlioglu rode his fastest lap of the weekend, and his pace was similar to that of Fabio Quartararo, which represented a significant step forward. El Turco suggested that if Razgatlioglu had started from 12 or 13, he might have managed to reach the Top-10. He acknowledged that he struggled with the soft rear tires and emphasized that the team will focus on improving his performance in Qualifying next Friday, potentially achieving a place of 18th or 15th.
Overall Standings
The overall standings for the race showed that the three-time Superbike Champion dropped to 18th place, accumulating 21 points with four riders from Misano. Alex Rins (24) and Jack Miller (28) were positioned directly ahead of him. Fabio Quartararo finished 15th overall, scoring 61 points from the Yamaha quartet.
By Numbers
- Fabio Quartararo is competing in 11th place with 5 points in the 2026 MOTOGP season (Yamaha Factory).
- Archive: Toprak Razgatlioglu aims to improve control in races (September 12, 2026)
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