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After years of speculation, two-time WorldSBK champion Toprak Razgatlioglu will switch to MotoGP and join forces with Pramac Yamaha in 2026.
Toprak Razgatlioglu, a two-time WorldSBK champion, will make the switch to MotoGP and join Pramac Yamaha in 2026 after years of speculation.
Having previously achieved success in WorldSBK with Yamaha, winning two championships in 2021 and 2024, Razgatlioglu now faces a new challenge in the premier class.
Yamaha Motor Racing’s Managing Director, Paolo Pavesio, expressed excitement over Toprak’s return to the Yamaha family and highlighted his exceptional talent and achievements in WorldSBK.
Razgatlioglu’s move to MotoGP is seen as a “homecoming” and a strategic move to facilitate his progressive growth in the sport, aligning with Yamaha’s MotoGP strategy.
Yamaha’s statement mentioned that more information about the 2026 Pramac lineup will be shared at a later date, building anticipation among fans for the upcoming season.
