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Jorge Lorenzo: Alvaro Bautista makes MotoGP-WorldSBK difference “clear”
According to Jorge Lorenzo, the arrival of Toprak Razgatlioglu in MotoGP is considered to be an exciting development, showcasing the competitiveness of the WorldSBK championship that Razgatlioglu has excelled in.
Razgatlioglu’s impressive record in World Superbike includes 38 wins in the last two seasons, placing him as the second-highest winner in history with 78 victories.
As a three-time World Champion in World Superbike, Razgatlioglu makes history by securing titles on two different brands, BMW and Yamaha, alike to only two other riders in WorldSBK history – James Toseland and Troy Corser.
The significance of Alvaro Bautista’s dominance with Ducati in WorldSBK further highlights the caliber of talent in the championship, given Bautista’s transition to MotoGP where he didn’t achieve similar success.
Jorge Lorenzo acknowledges Razgatlioglu’s exceptional riding skills and anticipates challenges for him in his first MotoGP year due to the nature of the Yamaha machinery and tires, yet believes Razgatlioglu has the potential to shine in the future, possibly in the 2027 season.
