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Toprak Razgatlioglu says he “hopes” Nicolo Bulega can “fight for the top-10” on his MotoGP debut.
Toprak Razgatlioglu plans to monitor Nicolo Bulega during his MotoGP appearances at the end of the 2025 season, expressing optimism about Bulega’s potential as his WorldSBK competitor. Despite a close 13-point difference in the 2025 World Superbike Championship, Razgatlioglu emerged victorious after a season-long title battle with Bulega.
As Razgatlioglu transitions to MotoGP full-time in 2026, Bulega will uphold his presence in Superbike, debuting in MotoGP with the Ducati Lenovo Team in Portugal as a replacement for the injured Marc Marquez. Razgatlioglu looks forward to observing the races before his Yamaha YZR-M1 debut later in the month, hoping Bulega can compete for top-10 positions.
Expressing joy for Bulega’s progress and significant MotoGP opportunity, Razgatlioglu shared his anticipation for Bulega’s performance on the Ducati at Portimao and Valencia, emphasizing Bulega’s strength and the bike’s capabilities at such tracks. He stresses the importance of Bulega excelling in MotoGP, as it reflects positively on the WorldSBK.
