Toprak Razgatlioglu continues in Austrian GP amid tyre frustrations
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 8:44 AM
Last updated Sep 24, 2026
Toprak Razgatlioglu experienced significant frustration with Michelin tyres during the Austrian Grand Prix. He considered withdrawing from the race due to a lack of grip but chose to finish out of respect for Yamaha. The reigning World Superbike champion has struggled to adapt in his first MotoGP season, with only occasional strong performances on the prototype bike. The race is still active as of the latest updates.
- •Razgatlioglu faced grip issues with Michelin tyres at the Austrian GP.
- •He contemplated quitting the race but decided to complete it.
- •This season marks his first year in MotoGP after transitioning from Superbike.
- •Despite some flashes of speed, he has generally struggled so far.
- 8:44 AMMotorsport.com — Toprak Razgatlioglu’s frustrations grow: I finished race “out of respect” for Yamaha
- 8:44 AMYahoo Sports — Toprak Razgatlioglu’s frustrations grow: I finished race “out of respect” for Yamaha
"Toprak Razgatlioglu says he became so frustrated with a lack of grip on Michelin tyres that he considered pulling out of the Austrian Grand Prix, before electing to continue out of respect for Yamaha. Aside from a few flashes of pace, reigning World Superbike champion Razgatlioglu has largely struggled on his transition to MotoGP this year. While the switch to prototype bikes and Michelin ...Keep reading
"Yamaha’s competitive struggles had already made life difficult for Razgatlioglu in MotoGP, but he reached a new low in Austria last weekend
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External links- Motorsport.comSep 24, 2026, 8:44 AMToprak Razgatlioglu’s frustrations grow: I finished race “out of respect” for Yamaha
Toprak Razgatlioglu says he became so frustrated with a lack of grip on Michelin tyres that he considered pulling out of the Austrian Grand Prix, before electing to continue out of respect for Yamaha. Aside from a few flashes of pace, reigning World Superbike champion Razgatlioglu has largely struggled on his transition to MotoGP this year. While the switch to prototype bikes and Michelin ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsSep 24, 2026, 8:44 AMToprak Razgatlioglu’s frustrations grow: I finished race “out of respect” for Yamaha
Yamaha’s competitive struggles had already made life difficult for Razgatlioglu in MotoGP, but he reached a new low in Austria last weekend
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