Toprak Razgatlioglu Set to Receive Major Support from BMW Ahead of 2026 MotoGP Debut
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| Toprak Razgatlioglu Set to Receive Major Support from BMW Ahead of 2026 MotoGP Debut. |
Toprak Razgatlioglu, the Turkish World Superbike (WorldSBK) champion, is reportedly set to get significant backing from BMW as he prepares to move to MotoGP in the 2026 season. Although still under contract with BMW through the end of 2025, Razgatlioglu may get early access to a Yamaha MotoGP bike to help him get a head start before his official debut in the premier class.
Currently leading the 2025 WorldSBK standings, Razgatlioglu is aiming to secure his third WorldSBK championship title. However, next year, he faces the challenge of adapting to new tires and a completely different bike in MotoGP. His move also involves switching teams, leaving BMW in WorldSBK for the Pramac Yamaha MotoGP squad.
According to reports from GPOne, BMW is fully supportive of Toprak riding the Yamaha MotoGP bike earlier than usual. Typically, new MotoGP riders test their bikes for the upcoming season during the post-season test in Valencia, but Razgatlioglu might get on the bike as early as November 2025, ahead of the official test. BMW understands that Razgatlioglu will no longer be competing against them in WorldSBK, so they are happy to assist his transition.
The 2025 WorldSBK season will conclude on October 19 in Jerez, Spain, where Razgatlioglu hopes to be crowned champion for the third time. Having the chance to test a MotoGP bike early will give him valuable experience and data before the new season starts. His teammate for the 2026 MotoGP season at Pramac is still undecided, with current riders Jack Miller and Miguel Oliveira’s futures yet to be confirmed.
This smooth transition and early support from BMW and Yamaha could give Razgatlioglu a strong advantage as he steps into the top tier of motorcycle racing. It also highlights positive collaboration between teams to support rider development and healthy competition on the track.
