P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Ben Spies believes 2021 WorldSBK champion Toprak Razgatlioglu is on par with Marc Marquez in terms of talent.
Spies, who won a Superbike title with Yamaha like Razgatlioglu, moved to MotoGP but advised Razgatlioglu not to do the same. Despite participating in a MotoGP test, Razgatlioglu’s performance was not exceptional. Unable to secure a move to MotoGP, he signed with BMW for the 2024 WorldSBK season, a decision supported by Spies. Spies explained that MotoGP bikes are stiffer and offer less feedback compared to superbikes, and he believed Razgatlioglu would struggle. He also mentioned that Jonathan Rea has the talent for MotoGP but would need to change his style, and Rea likely chose to stay in SBK to win titles.