Toprak Razgatlioglu has finally managed to debut with a MotoGP motorcycle. This test in MotorLand Aragon circuit was scheduled for a long time, also as a prize the japanese manufacturer had for the turkish for becoming WSBK world champion last season. Alongside with him was the manufacturer’s test rider, Cal Crutchlow.
Reigning FIM Superbike World Champion Toprak Razgatlıoglu completed his first-ever outing on the Yamaha YZR-M1 during a one-day private MotoGP test at the MotorLand Aragon circuit today.
After taking his first WorldSBK victory of the 2022 campaign at Misano, the turkish rider switched from his Yamaha R1 to the YZR-M1, riding 40 laps of the Teruel venue in sweltering conditions. The long straight between Turns 15 and 16, together with a combination of fast turns and slower sections around the 5,078 km MotorLand Aragon circuit, allowed Razgatlioglu to experience all aspects of the Yamaha YZR-M1’s performance.
The 25 year old began the day with a 12-lap run to build up an understanding of the bike and the Michelin tires, completing shorter runs thereafter, as the Yamaha MotoGP Test Team made set-up adjustments to the bike based on Razgatlıoglu’s feedback and analysis of the data.
On hand to help Razgatlioglu gain confidence and speed on the Yamaha YZR-M1 was Yamaha MotoGP Test Rider Cal Crutchlow, whose lap times the 2021 WorldSBK champion used as a benchmark during the test. Unfortunately, the test was cut short due to a heavy rain shower ahead of the late afternoon session, which didn’t allow Razgatlioglu the chance to further improve on his promising early pace.
Source: Yamaha Engine