In his homeland he is considered the new Valentino Rossi for his riding style, a comparison that brings with it immense expectations and pressure. Ready for MotoGP
In the swirling and often unpredictable circuits of MotoGP, a new figure is about to enter the scene, ready to stand out and rise above the top-tier names currently in vogue, trying to disrupt the already fragile and constantly evolving balance. The ‘new life’ of Ducati will soon begin, determined to supportand Marc Marquez to ‘Pecco’ Bagnaia as its new partner from the beginning of 2025. A choice that is causing an earthquake of changes, with the signing of Jorge Martin for Apriliaby Enea Bastianini and Maverick Viñales for KTM’s Tech3, and by Marco Bezzecchi in turn with the Noale team.
It also adds to this situation of great changes Toprak Razgatliogluthe Turkish ace of the Superbike, which has announced its next move to the premier class: an event that promises to rewrite the hierarchies.
Born on October 16, 1996, Razgatlıoğlu quickly rose through the ranks in the world of two wheels. Winner of the Superstock 600 European championship in 2015, of the Independents Trophy in the Superbike world championship in 2019, and Superbike world champion in 2021, the Turkish driver has demonstrated that he has the talent and determination needed to excel at the highest levels. His spectacular victory in Montmeló, with a final corner overtaking of Álvaro Bautistabrought to mind the deeds of the legendary Valentino Rossi, fueling expectations around his move to MotoGP.
The announcement of Razgatlıoğlu’s possible arrival in MotoGP comes at a time of great excitement for the championship. Ducati recently revealed its decision to partner the ever-present Marc Marquez with ‘Pecco Bagnaia’ starting in 2025, a move that has triggered a series of Transfers and reshuffles tra i team.
Razgatlıoğlu ready to take the limelight: the new ‘Doctor’
These moves have already destabilized a competitive environment in which Marquez, Bagnaia and Martín are considered the undisputed dominators. The possible arrival of Razgatlıoğlu, with his unfading reputation as a bold and unpredictable rider, adds a further element of uncertainty and spectacularity to the already intense battle for the title.
Kenan Sofuoglu, Razgatlıoğlu’s agent, confirmed the driver’s intention to leave the Superbike World Championship at the end of this year to move up to MotoGP. “There is a lot of interest in Toprak in the MotoGP paddock, already for next year. We have a two-year contract with BMWbut I have already informed them that we want to leave the Superbike World Championship at the end of this year and move to MotoGP”Sofuoglu told ‘Speedweek’.
In Türkiye, Razgatlıoğlu is considered the new Valentino Rossi, a comparison that brings with it immense expectations and pressures. His spectacular driving style and his ability to perform under pressure make him a fascinating and fearsome figure. His transition to MotoGP is seen not only as an opportunity for him to demonstrate his worth, but also as a potential threat for the current league leaders.
Razgatlıoğlu’s arrival in MotoGP is an event that could revolutionise the championship. With the balance of power already in the balance, his debut in the premier class promises to be extremely intriguing. The countdown to the Assen Grand Prix has begun, but at the same time the anticipation is growing to see how the SBK phenomenon will integrate into the world of MotoGP.
