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Fabio Quartararo stepped in and offered support to Toprak Razgatlioglu during a tough Buriram MotoGP test: “I want the best for him.”
At the final day of pre-season testing in Buriram, MotoGP rookie Toprak Razgatlioglu received words of encouragement from former world champion Fabio Quartararo.
Quartararo, facing his own challenges with the new Yamaha V4, empathized with Razgatlioglu’s struggles adapting to MotoGP machinery and Michelin tires after years in WorldSBK.
Razgatlioglu, the reigning World Superbike champion, ended the final Buriram timesheets in 21st place, behind Aprilia’s Marco Bezzecchi.
Quartararo, expressing his support for Razgatlioglu, advised him to be patient and focus on feeling faster and more comfortable on the bike.
Razgatlioglu, while admitting to feeling disheartened, acknowledged the need to adapt to the new challenges of MotoGP, particularly with the front tire.
Despite facing setbacks, he highlighted small improvements in handling wheelspin issues and lap times, emphasizing the importance of patience and focus as he continues to learn and grow in MotoGP.
