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Defending WorldSBK champion Toprak Razgatlioglu admitted he is “not 100% ready” ahead of the season opener in Phillip Island.
After securing BMW’s first championship on two-wheels in 2024, the Turkish rider aims to achieve a third WorldSBK title, becoming the fourth rider to do so. Despite missing the European test in Jerez due to an injured index finger from a Motocross accident, Razgatlioglu faced further challenges crashing on both days of testing in Phillip Island. Although he escaped major injuries, he expressed feeling unprepared in terms of setup for the upcoming season opener. Having lost valuable riding time due to the crashes, he remains optimistic about finding the right setup before the race weekend. While still not at 100%, Razgatlioglu is determined to ride through the pain and is eager for the first race of the 2025 season.
