Toprak Razgatlıoğlu: 'Our goal is to become world champion'

National motorcycle racer Toprak Razgatlıoğlu, who competes in the World Superbike Championship, aims to reach the podium in his first race with his new team, ROKiT BMW.

After leaving the Pata Yamaha Prometeon team, where he competed for four seasons, and signing a two-year deal with the ROKiT BMW team, Toprak Razgatlıoğlu finished last season's World Championship in 2nd place behind Spain's Alvaro Bautista.

Having completed his preparations, the national racer wants to make a strong start to the championship by winning the first race of the season, which will be held in Australia from February 23-25, with his new team.

"We have turned a new page"

In a statement to an AA reporter, Toprak Razgatlıoğlu said that the point gap widened after he crashed in a race last season, but he did not give up the fight until the very end.

Pointing out that he will start the new season with a new team, Toprak Razgatlıoğlu said he signed with the ROKiT BMW team for his major goals, noting that it is very difficult to reach a championship without a target.

The national racer stated that they are starting everything over with ROKiT BMW, saying, "We have turned a new page. BMW is not a brand that has been a world champion in motorcycles to date. Our biggest goal is to become world champion with a BMW motorcycle. Hopefully, we will reach that goal."

Toprak Razgatlıoğlu expressed that his training sessions have been going well and that they are eagerly awaiting the season, adding, "It is enjoyable to train with Kenan (Sofuoğlu), Deniz, Can, and Bahattin. You learn something every day. It makes for meaningful training. Instead of doing it alone, it happens in a race format, which is even more demanding."

Reiterating that they want to make a good start to the season, Toprak Razgatlıoğlu added that the new season of the World Superbike Championship can be followed on Red Bull TV.

News Source: 12punto