Razgatlioglu targets title challenge against Marquez in 2027 after learning year

Toprak Razgatlioglu will begin his MotoGP journey in 2026
Toprak Razgatlioglu will begin his MotoGP journey in 2026PABLO MORANO / ANADOLU / ANADOLU VIA AFP

Toprak Razgatlioglu said he hopes to ‍challenge Ducati's MotoGP champion Marc Marquez in the 2027 season ​after taking a year to adapt to his new surroundings following his ‌move from the Superbike World ‌Championship.

Turkey's Razgatlioglu, who claimed the World Superbike title for a third time in October, will make the ⁠switch to MotoGP in 2026 and join ‌the Prima Pramac Racing team.

The 29-year-old ​will race on the Yamaha motorcycles which have struggled to ‍keep pace with Ducati in recent seasons, but that could ‍change in ‌2027 when MotoGP's sweeping new regulations come into effect.

"The first year will be a learning year. After ⁠that, with the new tyres and new rules, I feel that there will be a lot of success in 2027," Razgatlioglu told Spain's MARCA on Thursday.

"Before that if I manage to get some good positions, or some podiums if possible, I will ⁠be very happy... I hope this season ‌to be fighting with him (Marquez) in some races, that's my goal, but in 2027 my biggest challenge will be fighting ⁠with him."

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