British driver Scott Redding has launched a direct warning to Toprak Razgatlioglu concerning the risks linked to the highly publicized Turkish pilot transition to MotoGP. At a time when the Superbike world champion is thinking about his future, Redding’s words serve as a warning on the challenges that are waiting for him if he chooses to jump to the most demanding motorcycle championship in the world.
‘Toprak is the strongest pilot in this paddock. He is a large pilot, very talented ‘, Has started Redding, speaking to Gpone, quoted by Crash, clarifying his opinion on his opponent.
The Briton even thinks that because of the qualities of the Turk, he could have made the jump earlier: ‘His style could adapt to certain aspects of MotoGP, and I even think he should have gone there earlier’.
-However, the Briton, who spent five seasons in MotoGP with Honda, Ducati and Aprilia, underlines that this passage may not be as promising as it seems: ‘It would be a good choice for him, he has already made a lot of money and titles here in World Superbike. But MotoGP is difficult, because if you don’t prove you in two years … you are outside! ‘.
This Warning takes all the more weight since Razgatlioglu, now 28, is already older than many of the young talents who recently joined the MotoGP grid. In addition, some people think that the Turk could postpone its passage until 2027, when Pirelli became the official supplier of tires in MotoGP – an advantage for someone like him who is already used to the brand in superbikes.
During the last round of the championship, held in Crémone, Razgatlioglu revealed that he was in negotiations with several brands concerning his next movement. However, there are also speculations that these discussions with MotoGP teams could be a strategic blow to bring BMW to offer him a one million dollars contract and convince the pilot to stay in the Superbike World Championship.
