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MotoGP legend Andrea Dovizioso: “Toprak Razgatlioglu has an advantage and that will be a big advantage for him. But a lot will depend on how he gets there.”
Toprak Razgatlioglu was testing the Yamaha V4 MotoGP at Motorland Aragon this Monday. The Turk will be a rider in the highest category of the Motorcycle World Championship with his team in 2026 PramacI rode the Iwata Prototype on the day of the event. Augusto Fernandes and Andrea Dovizioso were also present. Manufacturer representing Italy.
In a statement reported by GPOne, the Italian revealed: “It’s still too early to judge Torpak. I don’t know much about Razgatlioglu.” There is no doubt that he is talented and an excellent off-road driver.;In fact, this is supported by the fact that he has won three WorldSBK titles with two different manufacturers, making him a world champion. There is no question whether I can reach MotoGP level.. But that’s not what’s important, it’s your ability to adapt and all the changes you have to make. In the current MotoGP we have to adapt and it will be very complicated. Moreover, he is 29 years old and everything is complicated in MotoGP today.
“The base is there. I don’t know the details, but… The real difference is how open you are mentally to changing yourself.. In fact, each driver has their own way of going fast without having to rev up all the way. So the key is to be mentally open to adapt. Later, other aspects will arrive. but, There is one aspect in his favor. That means Pirelli is coming in 2027 and that will be a huge advantage for him. But a lot depends on how he gets there.Because a year in MotoGP, done in the best possible way, makes all the difference,” defends Dovi.
As for what Toprak should change about his driving style, the Italian said: “It’s too early to say at the moment, because we need to understand his initial approach. He shouldn’t change the way he is, because then it won’t work. Without a doubt. Confidence when playing on a bike is his strength. You have to move forward by all means, but at the same time there are other components, such as descent equipment. ”
In conclusion, Dovizioso said: “Razgatlioglu is someone who shows confidence by braking very hard and pushing the bike to its limits.”However, doing so without using the rear tire is not allowed by Michelin. As a result, Must be balanced for best braking performance. Therefore, opening your heart makes a difference. ”
Source: Mundo Deportivo
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2025 Formula 1 champion Lando Norris admitted that private messages and personal meetings with legends such as Lewis Hamilton, Sebastian Vettel and four-time MotoGP champion Casey Stoner played an important role in the championship fight.
Norris has spoken about the support he has received ahead of the decisive stages of the season.
“I have received so many powerful words of encouragement, messages and speeches from incredible people who are world champions in a variety of sports, from Lewis, Seb and many more.
Many people don’t know that I communicate with Seb. Some, especially Casey Stoner, wrote me a quick message just when I needed it most: “Think about this, believe in yourself, do this, do that.” That really helped me get back on track.”
Norris’ title chances were in serious jeopardy following the recent rise of Red Bull’s Max Verstappen. However, McLaren’s successful strategy in Abu Dhabi on the final stage of the season allowed the Briton to finish third at the Yas Marina Circuit and formalize the championship title.
An important component of success was the pilot’s psychological resilience. Norris made mistakes throughout the 2025 season that could have cost him the title, but he managed to withstand the pressure while his teammate Oscar Piastri succumbed to the pressure at key moments of the season.
Norris concluded: “When you win the championship by just two points, I’m sure that the faith and support of the people around me brought me these two points. That’s why I’m grateful to everyone, because sometimes you only need two points to win the championship.”
Source: Sport UA
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McLaren pilot Oscar Piastri said that he was approaching the 2026 season with double motivation after winning his first Formula 1 championship and losing to his teammate Lando Norris.
While the Australian pilot completed the unsuccessful second half of the season in third place in the general classification, 13 points behind Norris, he gained a 34-point advantage after the Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort.
After the Dutch stage, it appeared that the situation was completely under Piastri’s control. But a crash in Azerbaijan, as well as a series of poor performances in Austin, Mexico City and Brazil, slowly destroyed his title ambitions.
As a result, although the Australian player regained the pace he showed at the beginning of the championship at the end of the season, he did not have enough distance to close the gap in the final stages in Qatar and Abu Dhabi.
While McLaren attributes Piastri’s difficulties primarily to tracks with low grip, at other tracks the driver has traditionally looked much stronger.
Despite the disappointment of missing out on the title, Piastri gained valuable experience against Norris and Max Verstappen, giving him confidence ahead of attacking the title again in 2026.
“I’m just hungry and ready for it. Of course, I’m waiting for a few weeks to get some rest and not think about racing.”
However, many new things await us when we return to work; significant changes to cars and engines.
You never know how you’re going to start the season with such a big update to the rules, but I trust the people around me.
“Personally, he has a lot of confidence in me this season; I’m ready to use this experience in 2026, regardless of the car.”
Source: Sport UA
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Motorsports
MotoGP Ducati coach Gigi Dall’Igna: “Marc Marquez’s limitation was that he took risks that were unnecessary”
Gigi Dall’Igna He was one of the men who put his hand in the fire when he made the decision. Marc Marquez instead of Jorge Martin as a friend Pecco Bagnaia inside the box ducati official. But just one year later he was proven right. The Cervera native returned to the top of the motorcycling world with a landslide victory in the Desmosedici GP25.
Indeed, in recognition of this return to the top, DAZN released the documentary Volver, in which Ducati’s sports director reflects on the fact that Marc always pushes himself to the limit. Even when you don’t need to. And Dariña sees this as one of Marc Márquez’s few weaknesses thus far.
”His limitation is that he may take risks even when it is not necessary. If there had been a little more clarity, for example, some mistakes could have been avoided at some point,” Dall’Iña argued.
In this sense he also said: Marco RigamontiHe made his debut as a truck engineer for Marquez in 2025. For Italians, this exploration of boundaries is a trait that has brought them great success in the past.
“He always said this.I want to be remembered as someone who gave everything.. It shows on the track as he always pushes the bike to the maximum and always tries. He is not afraid to make decisions that go against the flow.. Moreover, he knows that if he makes a choice at the last moment that surprises the other drivers, it could give him an advantage,” Rigamonti said.
After becoming champion, Marquez was involved in an accident at the Indonesian Grand Prix and was forced to undergo surgery to recover from a shoulder blade injury. Just a few days ago, he was able to get back on a flat track motorcycle and is currently continuing to heal his right shoulder.
The goal, as Marc himself has reiterated both actively and passively, is to take part in the February test at Sepang. He doesn’t want to miss the start of the 2026 preseason.
Source: Mundo Deportivo
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