Toprak Razgatlioglu, double WSBK champion (2021, 2024), negotiates his arrival in MotoGP for 2026 with Honda and Yamaha. His manager, Kenan Sofuoglu, targets a factory contract, jeopardizing the position of Johann Zarco (LCR Honda) or Luca Marini (Repsol Honda). French reacts with elegance.
The passage of Soil razgatlioglu In MotoGP is no longer a rumor: it is now a clear goal. The Turkish pilot, current spearhead of BMW In Superbike, envisages its entry into 2026 into an official MotoGP structure. Almost 30 years old, his entourage – led by his manager Kenan Sofuoglu – wants to assure him a handlebar up to his record, with two options in sight: Honda et Yamaha.
The most likely place for Toprak? That of Luca Marini chez Castrol Hondawhose contract expires at the end of 2025. Joan me Being linked until the end of 2026, the arrival of the Turk would necessarily go through a replacement in the factory team, which relaunches speculation around the future of the half-brother of Valentino Rossi.
Another name mentioned: Johann Zarcocurrently at LCR Hondabest RC213V driver on track since the start of the season. But at 35 years in Julythe French could see Divatlioglu grill the priority.
Johann Zarco: « If it comes, it will be exciting »
Questioned by speedweek, Zarco did not dodge the question: ” I am very impressed by what he does. What he does in superbike is extraordinary. He has a unique, almost acrobatic style. If it happens, it will be exciting to see if we learn from him or him from us. »
And to add, with a smirk: ” For my part, I would prefer that he will go to Yamaha … But I focus on my current situation. »
According to Kenan Sofuogluthe announcement could fall ” in the next two weeks ». Yamahawho plans to offer a M1 2026 via Pramacremains in the running, even if the “Satellite team” label could tip the scales to Hondawhere Toprak would target direct integration into the factory team.
On his situation, the double world champion WSBK Turkish commented: ” If I have the opportunity to run in MotoGPA-T-He declared to Speedweek, I want to try. I am very happy in the Superbike paddock and I enjoy it, but I’ve been here for a long time. If it is possible to go to MotoGP, why not? Otherwise, I will be happy to stay there. I only have two years left to change. 2027 is my last chance, after which I will be over 30 years old. If I stay in superbike, I would like to continue with BMW. Without serious injuries, I still have ten years left in this sport ».
If the arrival of the Turkish phenomenon is confirmed, the transfer market 2026 could be completely upset, and the tension climbed in the box Honda.
