{"id":1954951,"date":"2026-05-25T15:11:04","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T12:11:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1954951"},"modified":"2026-05-25T15:11:04","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T12:11:04","slug":"toprak-big-step-at-catalunya-motogp-test-quartararo-data-highlights-next-challenge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1954951","title":{"rendered":"Toprak: \u201cBig step\u201d at Catalunya MotoGP test, Quartararo data highlights next challenge"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1313867_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>Toprak: \u201cBig step\u201d at Catalunya MotoGP test, Quartararo data highlights next challenge<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Toprak Razgatlioglu made a \u2018big step\u2019 at the Catalan MotoGP test but Fabio Quartararo\u2019s data pinpoints qualifying weakness.<\/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=\"2026-05-25T20:28:04+00:00\">Updated: 25 May 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:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1313867_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1313867_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1313867_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1313867_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1313867_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1313867_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1313867_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1313867_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1313867_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>Toprak Razgatlioglu, 2026 Catalan 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 completed the Catalunya MotoGP weekend believing he made \u201ca really big step\u201d during Monday\u2019s post-race test.<\/p>\n<p>The reigning WorldSBK champion had been shocked by the lack of grip during his first experience of the slippery Barcelona circuit on a MotoGP machine.<\/p>\n<p>Razgatlioglu focused on setup work with Yamaha\u2019s latest V4 chassis and felt clear progress in cornering performance on medium compound tyres.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI&#8217;m happy because we improved a lot, especially with the medium tyre,\u201d Razgatlioglu said. \u201cWe made a really big step, especially on corner entry and I feel the bike is a little bit better in turning.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen the bike turns better, I can also accelerate earlier. My lap time was very consistent: \u201840.0, \u201840.1, \u201840.0 with the medium tyre and riding alone. If I follow, I can do maybe do \u201839.8-7.<\/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>\u201cBut when I put a new soft tyre, I did the same lap time.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1313864_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1313864_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1313864_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1313864_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1313864_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1313864_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1313864_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1313864_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1313864_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Toprak Razgatlioglu, 2026 Catalan MotoGP.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\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-cdc008e86ce09e8d8917619acd32909c94a1c450242fb06981262863c8bc4a78\">  Pramac explains Miller, Razgatlioglu MotoGP penalties   Nicolo Bulega tells Ducati \u201cI deserve a chance in MotoGP\u201d <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Razgatlioglu eventually finished 19th on the timesheets, 1.257s from leader Pedro Acosta, as lunchtime rain brought the test to an early end.<\/p>\n<p>Data comparisons with Fabio Quartararo highlighted that Razgatlioglu is still reverting to his old WorldSBK habits when using fresh soft tyres for time attacks.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe biggest problem with the soft is that I&#8217;m not keeping the corner speed like with the medium,\u201d Razgatlioglu explained.<\/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-50031394d80f8894da583bad5cfec4e1aa7e73c221769d41f91f3e96dd18ed25\">  Toprak Razgatlioglu \u201clearning to ride MotoGP bike like Quartararo\u201d   Pramac urges Yamaha to \u201cbring something ASAP\u201d as Miller, Razgatlioglu \u201csuffer\u201d in Catalunya Sprint <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m checking Fabio\u2019s data and Fabio with the soft tyre makes more corner speed. I&#8217;m trying, but it&#8217;s very difficult.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTalking with my crew chief, Alberto, he&#8217;s also saying this is true: When I put the soft tyre, immediately my mind is changed. I&#8217;m riding a little bit like a Superbike style.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI&#8217;m always asking for grip on the exit but with this Michelin tyre, you need to more keep corner speed and open the throttle slowly.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI&#8217;m doing the opposite, picking up and opening more to try to have more acceleration. So I need to change a little bit the riding style with the soft tyre.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1313869_hires_1600x900_0.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1313869_hires_1600x900_0.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1313869_hires_1600x900_0.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1313869_hires_1600x900_0.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1313869_hires_1600x900_0.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1313869_hires_1600x900_0.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1313869_hires_1600x900_0.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1313869_hires_1600x900_0.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1313869_hires_1600x900_0.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Toprak Razgatlioglu, 2026 Catalan MotoGP.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\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 added that Quartararo\u2019s qualifying form pays off in the races.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m happy with the medium tyre, because we are very close with the other Yamahas. But we need to improve more with the soft tyre because the qualifying is very important,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe need to start in front because Fabio is doing a really good job with the soft tyre over one, two laps. Then in the race he also keeps the pace because he&#8217;s with the front group.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI need to learn the riding style with the soft tyre because sometimes forget to keep the corner speed with the soft tyre. With the medium, everything is good, but with the soft it\u2019s difficult.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Razgatlioglu\u2019s next chance to work on his time attack form will be during this weekend\u2019s Italian MotoGP at Mugello Circuit.<\/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 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\">Prima Pramac 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\"> Entry list fuels talk of a Marc Marquez return for Mugello MotoGP<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1311340_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1311340_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1311340_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1311340_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1311340_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1311340_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1311340_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1311340_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1311340_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-5a627b026ab81f935018c3a2ad61212a4f02adb8dfd9d1db02f0118ce8a10170\">\n<div class=\"card user default\">\n<div class=\"image\"> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/pictures\/picture-72168-1654791772.png?height=270&amp;format=webp 270w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/pictures\/picture-72168-1654791772.png?height=180&amp;format=webp 180w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/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. 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My lap time was very consistent: \u201840.0, \u201840.1, \u201840.0 with the medium tyre and riding alone. If I follow, I can do maybe do \u201839.8-7.<\/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>\u201cBut when I put a new soft tyre, I did the same lap time.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1313864_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1313864_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1313864_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1313864_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1313864_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1313864_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1313864_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1313864_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1313864_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Toprak Razgatlioglu, 2026 Catalan MotoGP.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\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-cdc008e86ce09e8d8917619acd32909c94a1c450242fb06981262863c8bc4a78\">  Pramac explains Miller, Razgatlioglu MotoGP penalties   Nicolo Bulega tells Ducati \u201cI deserve a chance in MotoGP\u201d <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Razgatlioglu eventually finished 19th on the timesheets, 1.257s from leader Pedro Acosta, as lunchtime rain brought the test to an early end.<\/p>\n<p>Data comparisons with Fabio Quartararo highlighted that Razgatlioglu is still reverting to his old WorldSBK habits when using fresh soft tyres for time attacks.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe biggest problem with the soft is that I&#8217;m not keeping the corner speed like with the medium,\u201d Razgatlioglu explained.<\/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-50031394d80f8894da583bad5cfec4e1aa7e73c221769d41f91f3e96dd18ed25\">  Toprak Razgatlioglu \u201clearning to ride MotoGP bike like Quartararo\u201d   Pramac urges Yamaha to \u201cbring something ASAP\u201d as Miller, Razgatlioglu \u201csuffer\u201d in Catalunya Sprint <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m checking Fabio\u2019s data and Fabio with the soft tyre makes more corner speed. I&#8217;m trying, but it&#8217;s very difficult.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTalking with my crew chief, Alberto, he&#8217;s also saying this is true: When I put the soft tyre, immediately my mind is changed. I&#8217;m riding a little bit like a Superbike style.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI&#8217;m always asking for grip on the exit but with this Michelin tyre, you need to more keep corner speed and open the throttle slowly.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI&#8217;m doing the opposite, picking up and opening more to try to have more acceleration. So I need to change a little bit the riding style with the soft tyre.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1313869_hires_1600x900_0.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1313869_hires_1600x900_0.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1313869_hires_1600x900_0.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1313869_hires_1600x900_0.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1313869_hires_1600x900_0.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1313869_hires_1600x900_0.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1313869_hires_1600x900_0.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1313869_hires_1600x900_0.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1313869_hires_1600x900_0.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Toprak Razgatlioglu, 2026 Catalan MotoGP.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\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 added that Quartararo\u2019s qualifying form pays off in the races.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m happy with the medium tyre, because we are very close with the other Yamahas. But we need to improve more with the soft tyre because the qualifying is very important,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe need to start in front because Fabio is doing a really good job with the soft tyre over one, two laps. Then in the race he also keeps the pace because he&#8217;s with the front group.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI need to learn the riding style with the soft tyre because sometimes forget to keep the corner speed with the soft tyre. With the medium, everything is good, but with the soft it\u2019s difficult.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Razgatlioglu\u2019s next chance to work on his time attack form will be during this weekend\u2019s Italian MotoGP at Mugello Circuit.<\/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 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 completed the Catalunya MotoGP weekend believing he made \u201ca really big step\u201d during Monday\u2019s post-race test.<\/p>\n<p>The reigning WorldSBK champion had been shocked by the lack of grip during his first experience of the slippery Barcelona circuit on a MotoGP machine.<\/p>\n<p>Razgatlioglu focused on setup work with Yamaha\u2019s latest V4 chassis and felt clear progress in cornering performance on medium compound tyres.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI&#8217;m happy because we improved a lot, especially with the medium tyre,\u201d Razgatlioglu said. \u201cWe made a really big step, especially on corner entry and I feel the bike is a little bit better in turning.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen the bike turns better, I can also accelerate earlier. My lap time was very consistent: \u201840.0, \u201840.1, \u201840.0 with the medium tyre and riding alone. If I follow, I can do maybe do \u201839.8-7.<\/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>\u201cBut when I put a new soft tyre, I did the same lap time.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1313864_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1313864_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1313864_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1313864_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1313864_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1313864_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1313864_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1313864_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1313864_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Toprak Razgatlioglu, 2026 Catalan MotoGP.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\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-cdc008e86ce09e8d8917619acd32909c94a1c450242fb06981262863c8bc4a78\">  Pramac explains Miller, Razgatlioglu MotoGP penalties   Nicolo Bulega tells Ducati \u201cI deserve a chance in MotoGP\u201d <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Razgatlioglu eventually finished 19th on the timesheets, 1.257s from leader Pedro Acosta, as lunchtime rain brought the test to an early end.<\/p>\n<p>Data comparisons with Fabio Quartararo highlighted that Razgatlioglu is still reverting to his old WorldSBK habits when using fresh soft tyres for time attacks.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe biggest problem with the soft is that I&#8217;m not keeping the corner speed like with the medium,\u201d Razgatlioglu explained.<\/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-50031394d80f8894da583bad5cfec4e1aa7e73c221769d41f91f3e96dd18ed25\">  Toprak Razgatlioglu \u201clearning to ride MotoGP bike like Quartararo\u201d   Pramac urges Yamaha to \u201cbring something ASAP\u201d as Miller, Razgatlioglu \u201csuffer\u201d in Catalunya Sprint <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m checking Fabio\u2019s data and Fabio with the soft tyre makes more corner speed. I&#8217;m trying, but it&#8217;s very difficult.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTalking with my crew chief, Alberto, he&#8217;s also saying this is true: When I put the soft tyre, immediately my mind is changed. I&#8217;m riding a little bit like a Superbike style.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI&#8217;m always asking for grip on the exit but with this Michelin tyre, you need to more keep corner speed and open the throttle slowly.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI&#8217;m doing the opposite, picking up and opening more to try to have more acceleration. So I need to change a little bit the riding style with the soft tyre.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1313869_hires_1600x900_0.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1313869_hires_1600x900_0.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1313869_hires_1600x900_0.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1313869_hires_1600x900_0.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1313869_hires_1600x900_0.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1313869_hires_1600x900_0.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1313869_hires_1600x900_0.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1313869_hires_1600x900_0.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1313869_hires_1600x900_0.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Toprak Razgatlioglu, 2026 Catalan MotoGP.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\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 added that Quartararo\u2019s qualifying form pays off in the races.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m happy with the medium tyre, because we are very close with the other Yamahas. But we need to improve more with the soft tyre because the qualifying is very important,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe need to start in front because Fabio is doing a really good job with the soft tyre over one, two laps. Then in the race he also keeps the pace because he&#8217;s with the front group.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI need to learn the riding style with the soft tyre because sometimes forget to keep the corner speed with the soft tyre. With the medium, everything is good, but with the soft it\u2019s difficult.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Razgatlioglu\u2019s next chance to work on his time attack form will be during this weekend\u2019s Italian MotoGP at Mugello Circuit.<\/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 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\/1096221\/1\/toprak-big-step-catalunya-motogp-test-quartararo-data-highlights-next&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1313867_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;] Toprak: \u201cBig step\u201d at Catalunya MotoGP test, Quartararo data highlights next challenge Toprak Razgatlioglu made a \u2018big step\u2019 at the Catalan MotoGP test but Fabio Quartararo\u2019s data pinpoints qualifying weakness. 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