P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Toprak Razgatlioglu didn’t mince his words after Friday’s WorldSBK practice at Assen, expressing frustration that his BMW “wasn’t working” to the standard he expected.
Despite fuel flow limits imposed on his BMW, the two-time WorldSBK champion finished second and third in the practice sessions. Despite occupying top spots in the practice classification, Razgatlioglu acknowledged he struggled to turn the bike in areas where he excelled last year. He expressed frustration with the bike’s handling and felt the team needed to work harder to improve. The Turkish rider highlighted the BMW’s deficiencies in long corners, particularly in corner 2, 3, and 4. Despite his efforts, Ducati rider Alvaro Bautista showcased superior speed, leaving Razgatlioglu searching for answers and suggesting consulting the FIM for clarification.
