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Toprak Razgatlioglu reflects on third WorldSBK crown, rising fame in Turkey and why he’d prefer 2027 for a home MotoGP event.
Toprak Razgatlioglu celebrated his third World Superbike championship win at the FIM Awards, reflecting on how his life has changed.
Having clinched the title with Yamaha in 2021, Razgatlioglu secured consecutive championships for BMW, matching the legendary Troy Bayliss.
Only Carl Fogarty (4) and Jonathan Rea (6) have more titles, and Razgatlioglu expressed his joy at exceeding his dream of being a one-time world champion.
He announced his upcoming challenge of moving to MotoGP, which has further elevated his fame in Turkey, where he is becoming increasingly recognized.
Razgatlioglu’s transition to MotoGP with Pramac Yamaha has stirred hopes for the Turkish Grand Prix’s return to the calendar, with talks of possibly hosting the event in 2027.
