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World Superbike champion Toprak Razgatlioglu’s long-anticipated move to MotoGP has been made official by Yamaha, which has given him a factory contract and a satellite ride at Pramac
Yamaha officially confirmed World Superbike champion Toprak Razgatlioglu’s long-awaited move to MotoGP by offering him a factory contract and a satellite ride at Pramac.
Razgatlioglu, the breakout star of the current WSBK era, clinched a world title for Yamaha in 2021 before leaving for BMW due to a lucrative offer and a reported lack of enthusiasm from Yamaha for a MotoGP transition.
His instant success with BMW in 2024 prompted a switch to MotoGP, with Yamaha announcing him as a Pramac rider for the 2026 season, likely on a multi-year deal through 2027.
The move signifies a return to Yamaha for Razgatlioglu, setting the stage for his progress in the premier class with coach Paolo Pavesio’s guidance.
While Razgatlioglu may face challenges adapting to MotoGP’s tyre supplier change in 2027, the move aims to maximize his preparation for the next technical era of the sport.
