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Former WorldSBK champion Toprak Razgatlioglu has shown his full support for former rival Nicolo Bulega ahead of the Italian’s MotoGP debut at Portimao.
Former WorldSBK champion Toprak Razgatlioglu has expressed his full support for former rival Nicolo Bulega as the Italian prepares for his MotoGP debut at Portimao. Bulega will be riding the factory Ducati, filling in for the injured Marc Marquez in Portimao and Valencia. Showing promise in a recent Jerez test, Bulega, 26, aims to showcase his skills before becoming Ducati’s test rider in 2026 and continuing in WorldSBK. Razgatlioglu is optimistic about Bulega’s performance, believing he has a shot at a top-10 finish. Ahead of his own move to Pramac Yamaha in 2026, Razgatlioglu is set to test the 2025 Yamaha V4 in Aragon on Sunday and Monday.
