P1racenews AI automatic summary:
‘One of the toughest rivals’ – Bautista compares Toprak to Rossi and Marquez
Bautista won all three races at the Portimao round, but Razgatlioglu was the standout performer, pushing the soon-to-be double WorldSBK champion to his limits. Despite Bautista and Ducati having an advantage at the circuit, Razgatlioglu rode exceptionally well on his Yamaha. Bautista praised Razgatlioglu’s aggressive and controlled riding style, saying he had to constantly defend his position and avoid contact. Bautista also mentioned that Razgatlioglu is one of the toughest rivals he has faced, putting him on the same level as MotoGP riders like Rossi, Marquez, and Pedrosa. They had a thrilling battle and Bautista wanted to fight and beat Razgatlioglu, rather than settling for points in the championship.
Source: Crash
