Toprak Razgatlioglu responds to MotoGP rumours: “I’ll stay with BMW for 2025” | World Superbikes

Toprak Razgatlioglu responds to MotoGP rumours: “I’ll stay with BMW for 2025” | World Superbikes

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Toprak Razgatlioglu will be staying in WorldSBK next season despite talks with MotoGP teams.The championship leader has a contract with BMW and will honour his current deal with the German manufacturer.“After Misano, I saw many news stories about MotoGP,” began the 2021 Superbike champion. “We are talking to some MotoGP teams, but people don’t understand that if BMW say, ‘Toprak, for next year, it’s possible you go to MotoGP’, we say it’s possible.“I have one more year left with BMW. If they don’t say this, I’m staying with BMW because I’m very happy. I have one year left on my contract and I’ll stay here for 2025.“We’ll see for 2026 because we are still in contact with teams. This year is more important, I’m not focused on the MotoGP side.”Razgatlioglu will be staying with BMW alongside Michael Van Der Mark, after the Dutch rider signed a new deal.Speaking about the continuity at BMW, Razgatlioglu said: “I’m very happy with Mickey, he’s a good guy. He’s getting better after the big injuries. He’s pushing hard, especially in testing; thanks for helping because he’s always trying new parts!”In terms of himself, Razgatlioglu is hoping to secure a second consecutive WorldSBK treble after winning all three races in Misano.This weekend’s round at Donington Park is one that should suit the BMW rider, as he’s dominated at the British circuit in previous years.But Razgatlioglu will have to do so at less than 100%, following a training accident recently.Razgatlioglu said: “I’m feeling better, I’m very lucky and happy that nothing’s broken. I feel a bit of pain but when I start to ride the bike, I don’t think I’ll feel it.“When it gets warmer, I feel better. My foot is moving and it’s easy to walk. It’s not easy to move in some areas but it’s enough for this weekend.“When I crashed, I felt a lot of pain in my foot and immediately I started to get it checked out as I needed to understand if it was broken or not. I’m feeling normal; not 100% but 99%.“A hat-trick is my goal. This track is my favourite track but it’s my first time here with BMW. I like this circuit and my bike is getting better every weekend.”

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Remy Gardner “wants to keep WorldSBK momentum alive” after MotoGP ride | World Superbikes

Remy Gardner “wants to keep WorldSBK momentum alive” after MotoGP ride | World Superbikes

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After a solid stand-in performance for Yamaha at the German MotoGP last weekend, Remy Gardner will be back in WorldSBK action this weekend.Gardner stepped in for the injured Alex Rins, but back aboard his Yamaha R1 machine at Donington Park, the Australian is hoping to keep his impressive 2024 campaign going.”I cannot wait to be back in action in the WorldSBK field,” began Gardner. “First of all I’m thankful to Yamaha for the opportunity I had in MotoGP last weekend in Germany, it was a nice experience and I hope to have been helpful to them.“Now it’s time to focus again on our championship; we’re having a solid season so far and we want to keep the momentum alive.“Donington Park could be an interesting weekend for us, but for sure we’ll have to build it step by step, so I’m looking forward to it and I’m eager to see again all the guys.”Gardner’s GRT Yamaha team-mate Dominique Aegerter has not enjoyed the same success as Gardner in 2024.Nearly 30 points behind Gardner, Aegerter is hoping to bounce back after a tough outing in Misano last month.Aegerter said: “Our last round wasn’t the luckiest one, let’s say, but finally we have another race weekend and I cannot wait to be back on track. We know that our potential is higher and we’re keen to prove it in the UK Round.“I had some good races there in the past and I really like the track, it’s an old school one. I’m confident we can have some races. “After the Misano weekend I kept training really hard and pushed as usual to be ready, so I’m really looking forward to weekend.“It’ll be also really nice to feel the passion of the British people, their support at Donington Park is always amazing.”

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