{"id":1873908,"date":"2026-04-09T12:40:06","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T09:40:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1873908"},"modified":"2026-04-09T12:40:06","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T09:40:06","slug":"quartararo-praises-toprak-razgatlioglus-cota-performance-like-superbike","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1873908","title":{"rendered":"Quartararo praises Toprak Razgatlioglu\u2019s COTA performance: \u201cLike Superbike\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304223_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;]<\/p>\n<article>\n<header id=\"lbs-article\" class=\"article header article-header section layout layout--article-header\">\n<div class=\"col headline\">\n<div>\n<h1>Quartararo praises Toprak Razgatlioglu\u2019s COTA performance: \u201cLike Superbike\u201d<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Toprak Razgatlioglu took his first MotoGP point at COTA, impressing Fabio Quartararo throughout the weekend.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section two-column\">\n<div class=\"col article-info\">\n<div>\n<address> Peter McLaren <\/address>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><time datetime=\"2026-04-09T13:40:06+01:00\">09 Apr 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col article-actions\">\n<div class=\"block block-better-social-sharing-buttons block-social-sharing-buttons-block\">\n<div class=\"social-sharing-buttons\"><span class=\"ssb-title\"> Share<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div id=\"lbs-content\" class=\"content wide-two-column-sticky section layout layout--wide-two-column-sticky\">\n<div class=\"col first-column\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304223_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304223_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304223_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304223_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304223_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304223_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304223_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304223_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304223_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Razgatlioglu, Quartararo, Miller, 2026 US MotoGP.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-preferred-source\">\n<div class=\"preferred-source-cta\">  Add as a preferred source <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Toprak Razgatlioglu provided a rare highlight for Yamaha during a bleak US MotoGP by finishing as the top M1 rider and scoring his first GP point.<\/p>\n<p>And it wasn\u2019t a one-off performance.<\/p>\n<p>The reigning WorldSBK champion had qualified just 0.192s behind former world champion Fabio Quartararo, then leapt to tenth on the opening lap of the Saturday Sprint.<\/p>\n<p>Razgatlioglu was still ahead of the Frenchman, in 13th, when he suffered a technical issue on lap 5.<\/p>\n<p>Returning on Sunday morning, Razgatlioglu turned heads with fifth place in warm-up.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>The start of the grand prix then saw the Turkish rider initially lose ground from 17th on the grid, before settling in behind Quartararo.<\/p>\n<p>The pair remained together for most of the race, with Razgatlioglu setting the best Yamaha lap just after mid-distance.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-6bec50741cb345d4c0d91825e45603ac6b58b5068a22a7e41d099e8c7eb5cbef\">  Jack Miller: Yamaha MotoGP riders &#8220;like a lamb to slaughter\u201d on COTA straight   The biggest winners and losers from MotoGP 2026&#8217;s first three rounds <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>When Quartararo suffered a \u201cmassive\u201d tyre drop in the closing stages, Razgatlioglu overtook to claim 15th place.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAt the beginning, I was trying to pass Fabio, but especially in corner 12 [at the end of the back straight] he&#8217;s really strong,\u201d Razgatlioglu said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI don\u2019t understand how his bike is stopping! Because my front tyre was always locking on the brake.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-554635aa4fc66d4a8ac7127417482fbd93d582e8c63abfe19ca9877e72f1f9c0\">  Why Fabio Quartararo wants Yamaha to see that it is slow at Jerez   MotoGP manufacturers \u201chappy\u201d after crunch Liberty meeting, 2027 rider deals imminent? <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cBut in the end his tyre started to drop, and after passing him I just tried to get in my rhythm.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI learned a lot because I could follow Fabio for many laps.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/yamahas-plus-bezzecchi.png?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/yamahas-plus-bezzecchi.png?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/yamahas-plus-bezzecchi.png?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/yamahas-plus-bezzecchi.png?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/yamahas-plus-bezzecchi.png?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/yamahas-plus-bezzecchi.png?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/yamahas-plus-bezzecchi.png?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/yamahas-plus-bezzecchi.png?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/yamahas-plus-bezzecchi.png?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>US MotoGP Race: Lap Times &#8211; Yamahas plus Marco Bezzecchi.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Peter McLaren<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>&#8220;Like we see in Superbike&#8221;<\/h2>\n<p>Although the deficiencies of the Yamaha V4 meant they were over 25-seconds from Aprilia race winner Marco Bezzecchi, Quartararo was quick to praise Razgatlioglu\u2019s performance.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNot just today but all weekend,\u201d Quartararo said.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cBecause in the Sprint he was also fast, and warm-up he was really fast. So I&#8217;m impressed, and I think it&#8217;s great for him &#8211; the way he rides and the way he&#8217;s [progressing].\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Reflecting on their late-race duel, the Frenchman explained:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe issue I had was my tyre dropped massively in the last five laps, and he stayed a bit more consistent.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe was riding really smoothly, and his style, like we see in Superbike, more sideways.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I was really impressed by his performance.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Razgatlioglu\u2019s team-mate Jack Miller also passed Quartararo on the final lap.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our MotoGP Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest MotoGP news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2>In this article<\/h2>\n<div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Toprak Razgatlioglu<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Fabio Quartararo<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Prima Pramac Yamaha<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Yamaha<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-next-prev\">\n<div class=\"next-prev-pager contextual-region\">\n<div class=\"items\">\n<div class=\"item prev\">\n<h3>  Previous<\/h3>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\"> Aprilia duo \u201cso smart\u201d as team braces for MotoGP title fight tension<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1299803_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1299803_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1299803_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1299803_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1299803_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1299803_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1299803_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1299803_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1299803_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-author-block block block-configurable-views-block\">\n<div class=\"author-view grid-view js-view-dom-id-b93b3761f9d404e7e20c71b50ccf2c18db32b6f4fb214131a60c06f1a217eef1\">\n<div class=\"card user default\">\n<div class=\"image\"> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/pictures\/picture-72168-1654791772.png?height=270&amp;format=webp 270w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/pictures\/picture-72168-1654791772.png?height=180&amp;format=webp 180w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/pictures\/picture-72168-1654791772.png?height=90&amp;format=webp 90w\" sizes=\"100px\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"header\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"name\">Peter McLaren<\/div>\n<div class=\"role\">MotoGP Editor<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"desc\">\n<p>Peter has been in the paddock for 20 years and has seen Valentino Rossi come and go. He is at the forefront of the Suzuki exit story and Marc Marquez\u2019s injury issues.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"views-element-container block block-views-blockrelated-content-related-content-block\">\n<h3>More News<\/h3>\n<div class=\"grid-view grid-2 js-view-dom-id-f32c8bb322ed41a2f63a9ee439137d90f199202a040ab6fb944cddcfc62bcc52\">\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> MotoGP  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Fabio Quartararo\u2019s sobering Yamaha claim: \u2018They\u2019ve no idea how to fix the problems\u2019<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1774879097\"> 30\/03\/26<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/gng_1301169_hires.jpg?aspect_ratio=1:1\" alt=\"Fabio Quartararo, Yamaha Factory Racing, 2026 US MotoGP\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> MotoGP  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Bittersweet first MotoGP point for Toprak Razgatlioglu, Pramac \u201cmorale boost\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1774868375\"> 30\/03\/26<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/gng_1304211_hires_1600x900.jpg?aspect_ratio=1:1\" alt=\"Razgatlioglu, Quartararo, Miller, Rins, US MotoGP.\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> MotoGP  Results <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>2026 US MotoGP, COTA &#8211; Race Results<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1774817133\"> 29\/03\/26<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/gng_1303843_hires_1600x900.jpg?aspect_ratio=1:1\" alt=\"Marco Bezzecchi, Acosta, Martin, 2026 US MotoGP.\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> MotoGP  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Toprak Razgatlioglu \u201csurprised\u201d before COTA MotoGP Sprint exit<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1774804774\"> 29\/03\/26<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/gng_1302653_hires_1600x900.jpg?aspect_ratio=1:1\" alt=\"Toprak Razgatlioglu, 2026 US MotoGP Sprint.\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> MotoGP  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>2026 US MotoGP Race at COTA: Start times and how to watch<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1774789809\"> 29\/03\/26<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/gng_1303213_hires_1600x900.jpg?aspect_ratio=1:1\" alt=\"Jorge Martin, 2026 US MotoGP Sprint.\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> MotoGP  Results <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Updated 2026 US MotoGP Sprint Results after a penalty at COTA<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1774737777\"> 28\/03\/26<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/gng_1302499_hires_1600x900.jpg?aspect_ratio=1:1\" alt=\"Start, 2026 US MotoGP Sprint.\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col second-column\">\n<div class=\"sticky\">\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our MotoGP Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info\">\n<p>Get the latest MotoGP news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Toprak Razgatlioglu took his first MotoGP point at COTA, impressing Fabio Quartararo throughout the weekend.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Toprak Razgatlioglu provided a rare highlight for Yamaha during a bleak US MotoGP by finishing as the top M1 rider and scoring his first GP point.<\/p>\n<p>And it wasn\u2019t a one-off performance.<\/p>\n<p>The reigning WorldSBK champion had qualified just 0.192s behind former world champion Fabio Quartararo, then leapt to tenth on the opening lap of the Saturday Sprint.<\/p>\n<p>Razgatlioglu was still ahead of the Frenchman, in 13th, when he suffered a technical issue on lap 5.<\/p>\n<p>Returning on Sunday morning, Razgatlioglu turned heads with fifth place in warm-up.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>The start of the grand prix then saw the Turkish rider initially lose ground from 17th on the grid, before settling in behind Quartararo.<\/p>\n<p>The pair remained together for most of the race, with Razgatlioglu setting the best Yamaha lap just after mid-distance.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-6bec50741cb345d4c0d91825e45603ac6b58b5068a22a7e41d099e8c7eb5cbef\">  Jack Miller: Yamaha MotoGP riders &#8220;like a lamb to slaughter\u201d on COTA straight   The biggest winners and losers from MotoGP 2026&#8217;s first three rounds <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>When Quartararo suffered a \u201cmassive\u201d tyre drop in the closing stages, Razgatlioglu overtook to claim 15th place.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAt the beginning, I was trying to pass Fabio, but especially in corner 12 [at the end of the back straight] he&#8217;s really strong,\u201d Razgatlioglu said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI don\u2019t understand how his bike is stopping! Because my front tyre was always locking on the brake.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-554635aa4fc66d4a8ac7127417482fbd93d582e8c63abfe19ca9877e72f1f9c0\">  Why Fabio Quartararo wants Yamaha to see that it is slow at Jerez   MotoGP manufacturers \u201chappy\u201d after crunch Liberty meeting, 2027 rider deals imminent? <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cBut in the end his tyre started to drop, and after passing him I just tried to get in my rhythm.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI learned a lot because I could follow Fabio for many laps.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/yamahas-plus-bezzecchi.png?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/yamahas-plus-bezzecchi.png?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/yamahas-plus-bezzecchi.png?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/yamahas-plus-bezzecchi.png?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/yamahas-plus-bezzecchi.png?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/yamahas-plus-bezzecchi.png?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/yamahas-plus-bezzecchi.png?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/yamahas-plus-bezzecchi.png?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/yamahas-plus-bezzecchi.png?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>US MotoGP Race: Lap Times &#8211; Yamahas plus Marco Bezzecchi.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Peter McLaren<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>&#8220;Like we see in Superbike&#8221;<\/h2>\n<p>Although the deficiencies of the Yamaha V4 meant they were over 25-seconds from Aprilia race winner Marco Bezzecchi, Quartararo was quick to praise Razgatlioglu\u2019s performance.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNot just today but all weekend,\u201d Quartararo said.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cBecause in the Sprint he was also fast, and warm-up he was really fast. So I&#8217;m impressed, and I think it&#8217;s great for him &#8211; the way he rides and the way he&#8217;s [progressing].\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Reflecting on their late-race duel, the Frenchman explained:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe issue I had was my tyre dropped massively in the last five laps, and he stayed a bit more consistent.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe was riding really smoothly, and his style, like we see in Superbike, more sideways.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I was really impressed by his performance.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Razgatlioglu\u2019s team-mate Jack Miller also passed Quartararo on the final lap.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our MotoGP Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest MotoGP news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Toprak Razgatlioglu provided a rare highlight for Yamaha during a bleak US MotoGP by finishing as the top M1 rider and scoring his first GP point.<\/p>\n<p>And it wasn\u2019t a one-off performance.<\/p>\n<p>The reigning WorldSBK champion had qualified just 0.192s behind former world champion Fabio Quartararo, then leapt to tenth on the opening lap of the Saturday Sprint.<\/p>\n<p>Razgatlioglu was still ahead of the Frenchman, in 13th, when he suffered a technical issue on lap 5.<\/p>\n<p>Returning on Sunday morning, Razgatlioglu turned heads with fifth place in warm-up.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>The start of the grand prix then saw the Turkish rider initially lose ground from 17th on the grid, before settling in behind Quartararo.<\/p>\n<p>The pair remained together for most of the race, with Razgatlioglu setting the best Yamaha lap just after mid-distance.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-6bec50741cb345d4c0d91825e45603ac6b58b5068a22a7e41d099e8c7eb5cbef\">  Jack Miller: Yamaha MotoGP riders &#8220;like a lamb to slaughter\u201d on COTA straight   The biggest winners and losers from MotoGP 2026&#8217;s first three rounds <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>When Quartararo suffered a \u201cmassive\u201d tyre drop in the closing stages, Razgatlioglu overtook to claim 15th place.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAt the beginning, I was trying to pass Fabio, but especially in corner 12 [at the end of the back straight] he&#8217;s really strong,\u201d Razgatlioglu said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI don\u2019t understand how his bike is stopping! Because my front tyre was always locking on the brake.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-554635aa4fc66d4a8ac7127417482fbd93d582e8c63abfe19ca9877e72f1f9c0\">  Why Fabio Quartararo wants Yamaha to see that it is slow at Jerez   MotoGP manufacturers \u201chappy\u201d after crunch Liberty meeting, 2027 rider deals imminent? <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cBut in the end his tyre started to drop, and after passing him I just tried to get in my rhythm.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI learned a lot because I could follow Fabio for many laps.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/yamahas-plus-bezzecchi.png?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/yamahas-plus-bezzecchi.png?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/yamahas-plus-bezzecchi.png?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/yamahas-plus-bezzecchi.png?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/yamahas-plus-bezzecchi.png?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/yamahas-plus-bezzecchi.png?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/yamahas-plus-bezzecchi.png?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/yamahas-plus-bezzecchi.png?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/yamahas-plus-bezzecchi.png?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>US MotoGP Race: Lap Times &#8211; Yamahas plus Marco Bezzecchi.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Peter McLaren<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>&#8220;Like we see in Superbike&#8221;<\/h2>\n<p>Although the deficiencies of the Yamaha V4 meant they were over 25-seconds from Aprilia race winner Marco Bezzecchi, Quartararo was quick to praise Razgatlioglu\u2019s performance.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNot just today but all weekend,\u201d Quartararo said.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cBecause in the Sprint he was also fast, and warm-up he was really fast. So I&#8217;m impressed, and I think it&#8217;s great for him &#8211; the way he rides and the way he&#8217;s [progressing].\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Reflecting on their late-race duel, the Frenchman explained:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe issue I had was my tyre dropped massively in the last five laps, and he stayed a bit more consistent.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe was riding really smoothly, and his style, like we see in Superbike, more sideways.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I was really impressed by his performance.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Razgatlioglu\u2019s team-mate Jack Miller also passed Quartararo on the final lap.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our MotoGP Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest MotoGP news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;http:\/\/crash.net\/motogp\/news\/1092940\/1\/quartararo-praises-toprak-razgatlioglus-cota-performance-superbike&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304223_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;] Quartararo praises Toprak Razgatlioglu\u2019s COTA performance: \u201cLike Superbike\u201d Toprak Razgatlioglu took his first MotoGP point at COTA, impressing Fabio Quartararo throughout the weekend. 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