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Michael Van Der Mark says the addition of Toprak Razgatlioglu to BMW means they have signed the best rider in WorldSBK.
The Dutch rider is the most experienced rider at BMW, with Razgatlioglu being the least experienced as 2024 will be his first season with the M 1000 RR. Scott Redding has been with BMW for several seasons, while Garrett Gerloff rode for Bonovo Action BMW last season, and will continue to do so alongside Redding in 2024. However, Van Der Mark knows that his experience won’t help if he faces the same injury issues as last season. He is fully recovered and ready to race, with the goal of winning being shared among the team. Van Der Mark believes that Toprak has the most talent in the championship and is excited to learn from him. BMW has also made changes, including the addition of a new test team, which has increased the sense of urgency and motivation for everyone involved. Despite the increased effort, Van Der Mark doesn’t feel pressure but rather gains confidence from the team’s dedication, which he believes will make him faster.
