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MotoGP debut rider Toprak Razgatlioglu: “It’s not an easy year, but it’s a great challenge. It’s probably a learning season for me. Maybe in 2027, with the new rules, I can fight for a podium.”
This Tuesday, January 13th, MotoGP 2026 team presentation, the first team to reveal their cards was Pramac Yamaha. The Japanese brand’s satellite team chose Siena’s Chigi Saracini Palace, a setting full of symbolism, to present its new project. Toprak Razgatrioglu’s debut in the highest class and Yamaha’s decisive approach to V4 engines.
Turkish pilot, 3-time WorldSBK World Champion (2021, 2024, 2025)lived the presentation with emotion and a smile that was difficult to hide. “I’m living a very special moment. A dream has finally come true.”. I’m very happy to be joining Pramac and Yamaha in MotoGP. This decision was the right one as the team and all members are very warm-hearted. I will give it my all every weekend,” he said during the event.
Razgatlioglu arrived in MotoGP after conquering WorldSBK, but realizes that Moving between categories and paddocks requires patience. The rider himself admitted that his first feeling in MotoGP after the Valencia test was exciting, but also revealing. “They were very positive.. After the super bike, When you ride MotoGP you realize it’s a completely different bike. Acceleration is incredible and really fast in a straight line. ”He explained.
But Turks insisted they needed time to adapt. “We need to learn a lot, especially about the tires. We have to feel the limits.”. There are many challenges ahead. We have six days in Malaysia and I hope I can understand the bike and find a way to adapt. “It’s a completely different bike, so it just takes time.”he calmly pointed out.
Rather than setting unrealistic goals, Razgatlioglu was cautious. It’s the first season of MotoGP. “This year is not an easy year, it’s a big challenge.”. Perhaps this is a season of learning for me. In 2027, new rules could mean we’ll be competing for a podium spot. We’ll see what happens in 2026, but it’s a very important year for me. “I have to adapt to the bike and learn some circuits,” he said.
Still, the pilot revealed no lack of ambition and commitment. “As always, I will do my best to achieve the best possible results. We are a big family and Everyone gives their best every weekend. “I’ll do it too.”he concluded, marking the beginning of one of the most anticipated stages of his sporting career.
Source: Mundo Deportivo
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After several significant personnel changes in the team, Max Verstappen has finally learned who he will be working with in the Red Bull pits for the new season.
At the end of last year, it became known that three key members of the four-time world champion’s headquarters had left. According to De Telegraaf, Jeff Ayton replaced Verstappen’s vehicle control engineer Michael Manning, who left the team after the 2025 season. He has previously worked with other Red Bull drivers and worked temporarily with Verstappen in Manning’s absence last year.
Verstappen’s former engine mechanic David Mart has moved to Audi and his replacement at Red Bull has not yet been determined. Performance engineer Tom Hart is also leaving the team; He will join Williams but will continue to work with the Milton Keynes-based team for a while.
Changes also occurred among mechanics. After Matt Culler moved to the position of Audi’s chief mechanic, Verstappen was replaced as his first mechanic by his twin brother John Culler. He is well known to Max, who has previously held a similar position on the other side of the Red Bull pits, working alongside Sergio Perez, Liam Lawson and Yuki Tsunoda.
Despite rumors about the winter break, Gianpiero Lambiase will remain Verstappen’s race engineer for another season.
Source: Sport UA
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Photos of the allegedly leaked Ferrari F1 team jerseys for the 2026 season have appeared on the internet.
The published photos show a red T-shirt with white inserts.
Ferrari will officially announce its color on January 23. At the same time, some sources reported that the design of the 2026 car should be “pleasantly surprising”.
Given that Ferrari and other teams have used darker shades of their primary colors (red in the Scuderia’s case) in recent years, the introduction of red and white team uniforms could signal a move towards a lighter color scheme.
The same idea is put forward in a video published on the Scuderia’s official account.
2026 FERRARI PRODUCTS? 👀 pic.twitter.com/ClhblugnUh
— La Gazzetta Ferrari (@GazzettaFerrari) January 18, 2026
It’s just a matter of time⏱️ pic.twitter.com/SyykHCiHcw
— Scuderia Ferrari HP (@ScuderiaFerrari) January 18, 2026
Source: Sport UA
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Former Formula 1 champion Damon Hill has warned fans that the winner of the 2026 season could be a real surprise.
The current large-scale changes to the regulations are among the biggest in the history of the sport. They are expected to change the balance of power in the starting grid for a long time.
Hill is confident that the pundits have no idea who will start the new season with the best cars because the cars will be completely different, even in terms of handling.
Particular attention of the expert is drawn to Aston Martin, which was able to make a leap from the middle of the table after signing Adrian Newey from Red Bull.
Hill noted the following about Lando Norris’ chances of defending his title:
“All bets are off for this year. We don’t know who will be in uniform. You can’t automatically assume that pilots who performed well under previous regulations can now do it again.”
The cars are completely different. “50% of engine power is now provided by the electric battery, and this affects the way cars are controlled, their aerodynamics and their design.”
Hill added that the season could be a complete surprise:
“Yes, you can [ожидать смену эпохи в Ф1 в этом году]. We may see a complete surprise. It’s like Jenson Button beating Brown; Everyone was surprised because they understood the rules better.
“And the master of understanding the rules is Adrian Newey, who went to Aston Martin. He left Red Bull and Max Verstappen, Christian Horner also left that team. But he went to Aston Martin.”
“So we’re waiting for him to wave his magic wand over Aston Martin. And it could happen.”
Source: Sport UA
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