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As rumours persist about Toprak Razgatlioglu’s MotoGP future, what could be the ramifications of him missing out on a move?
This year marks a decade since Jonathan Rea’s dominance in the World Superbike Championship began, with Toprak Razgatlioglu now facing the possibility of a similar dilemma as Rea did regarding a potential move to MotoGP. Rea, who amassed 119 victories in WorldSBK, was once considered a candidate for a MotoGP switch from the production-based series, but various factors prevented this transition, including his age and Kawasaki’s absence in MotoGP at the time. Similarly, Razgatlioglu, who will turn 29 soon, is approaching the same age and faces challenges due to BMW’s non-participation in MotoGP. However, there is growing momentum behind a potential move to Pramac Yamaha for Razgatlioglu, and if this does not materialize, questions may linger about his potential achievements in the premier class. Former rider Hodgson believes in Razgatlioglu’s talent and expresses a desire to see him compete in MotoGP, highlighting the competitiveness he could bring to the series.
