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Kenan Sofuoglu speaks out as Toprak Razgatlioglu “done” MotoGP deal leaks
Kenan Sofuoglu has responded to reports about Toprak Razgatlioglu’s move to MotoGP, confirming his transition to Pramac Yamaha for the 2026 season. This move signifies a significant shift for Razgatlioglu from World Superbike Championship to MotoGP, a transition that has long been discussed by his manager. Sofuoglu hinted that an official announcement regarding Razgatlioglu’s signing with Pramac could happen before the Mugello MotoGP race scheduled for June 20-22. The Turkish rider is anticipated to receive top-tier machinery from Pramac, aligning him with Yamaha’s factory riders and marking his return to Yamaha after testing a MotoGP bike unsuccessfully in 2022. Despite the switch happening in 2026 instead of 2027 as rumored, Razgatlioglu’s outstanding talent in WorldSBK has secured his place in MotoGP, where he will race on Michelin tires before transitioning to Pirellis, currently used in World Superbike, the following season. As the reigning WorldSBK champion, Razgatlioglu is currently trailing behind Ducati’s Nicolo Bulega in the current standings.
