Rea Says Mental Management Will Shape Razgatlioglu’s MotoGP Rookie Year

Overview

• Toprak Razgatlioglu scored his first MotoGP point at the Circuit of the Americas, finishing 15th as Yamaha’s best finisher.
• Jonathan Rea said the bigger test is mental management as the three-time World Superbike champion adjusts to racing for points rather than wins.
• Razgatlioglu said Michelin tyres are his main hurdle and that learning their grip window matters more than the switch to a prototype bike.
• Motorsport Week reported Yamaha is bedding in a new V4 engine that currently looks off the pace, adding to the learning load for a rookie.
• Pramac manager Gino Borsoi said the Turk has the speed and tools to become a leading Yamaha rider given time.