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Engines, crew chiefs and tyres among intrigue as Toprak Razgatlioglu prepares for MotoGP
Toprak Razgatlioglu’s transition to MotoGP with a V4 engine at Pramac Yamaha in 2026 is a major topic of interest in the racing community. The V4 engine represents a shift from Yamaha’s traditional inline-four engine.
The introduction of the V4 engine was tested by Andrea Dovizioso and Augusto Fernandez but is not expected to be used in MotoGP races this year.
There are discussions about the possibility of Yamaha introducing the V4 engine for their factory and satellite riders next year.
Razgatlioglu’s crew chief, Phil Marron, may also potentially make the move with him to MotoGP, adding further intrigue to his transition.
In addition to adapting to the new V4 engine, Razgatlioglu will also need to adjust to racing with Michelins in his rookie MotoGP season before the switch to Pirelli tires in 2027.
