MotoGP World Championship in Aragon: Toprak (Yamaha) expects a difficult weekend

Toprak Razgatlioglu used the break between the Grand Prix races at Silverstone and Aragon to train in the gym and on his motorbike. The Pramac Yamaha rider is thus gearing up for the final ten rounds of the 2026 MotoGP season.

After finishing 20th and 14th at the British Grand Prix, Toprak is determined to improve significantly in Spain. The MotoGP rookie knows MotorLand Aragon very well – he has competed in many races there in the World Superbike Championship. In 2025, the Turkish rider won a race on this varied circuit. This year, he has already completed test laps on the Spanish track with his MotoGP bike.

Whilst his extensive track knowledge is an advantage for Toprak, it could also prove problematic, as he has completed a great many laps at Aragon on a Superbike – and he will need to adapt his riding style to the MotoGP bike.

Toprak Razgatlioglu: “I’ve been training every day during the break”

“I like this circuit and have fond memories of it – especially after winning there most recently on the Superbike. But it’s going to be another difficult weekend on the MotoGP bike,” mused Toprak. “I’m already fully focused on the race weekend and have been training every day during the break to make sure I’m ready.”

In Aragon, champion Marc Marquez has been in a class of his own in the past. This year, too, the Ducati rider is considered the favourite – followed by the Aprilia aces. On the M1, it won’t be easy for Toprak and the other Yamaha riders once again. “As always, I’ll give it my all and try to keep improving,” the 29-year-old said, looking ahead. “I hope we can find something that helps me take another step forward with the bike and achieve a special result this weekend.”

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