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Turkish motorcycle star Toprak Razgatlioglu's Pramac Yamaha machine for the 2026 MotoGP season was unveiled in Siena, Italy, on Tuesday, January 13, marking the official introduction of the bike he will ride in his debut year in MotoGP.
Razgatlioglu will compete with number 7, returning to the number he used at the start of his professional career. He switched from number 54 because it is already used by another MotoGP rider. Returning to number 7 carries special significance as Razgatlioglu looks to achieve historic results in the premier class.
"We have reached a very special moment," Razgatlioglu said.
"Years ago this was only a dream, and now we are finally here. MotoGP is completely different, and there is a lot to learn. If we achieve a podium in the first season, it will be incredible for us. Our biggest goal will be for 2027," he added.
The three-time World Superbike champion described the 2026 season as a learning year and noted that the team's primary target remains for 2027.
"My number is now 7, the first number of my racing career, and I hope it brings us luck. We are not here for a vacation — we are here to represent our country and write history," Razgatlioglu said.
Razgatlioglu won the World Superbike Championship in 2021, 2024, and 2025. He will become the first Turkish rider in MotoGP history.
Razgatlioglu will begin his MotoGP career with Yamaha's factory-supported satellite team Prima Pramac. In his first MotoGP season, Razgatlioglu will have access to all of Yamaha's factory data.
Razgatlioglu, a three-time World Superbike Champion, won the World Superbike Championship in 2021, 2024, and 2025. He will become the first Turkish rider in MotoGP history.
Prima Pramac Racing, based in Italy, won the MotoGP teams' championship in 2024. The team now prepares for a new chapter as Razgatlioglu joins for the 2026 season.
Razgatlioglu's move to MotoGP represents a new beginning in his career. His transition from World Superbike to MotoGP marks a significant milestone for Turkish motorsports as he becomes the first Turkish rider to compete in the premier class.
Former world champion and coach Kenan Sofuoglu spoke at the event, highlighting Razgatlioglu's potential in MotoGP.
"Toprak has only made one official appearance so far, but what I saw in Spain tells me he has a very bright MotoGP future," Sofuoglu said.
Sofuoglu said Razgatlioglu showed strong signs during recent tests in Spain. He described 2026 as a transition year for Yamaha as the manufacturer prepares for new regulations taking effect in 2027.
"If he reaches the podium in 2026, it will be an exceptional achievement — even a win is possible. I hope we hear the Turkish national anthem in his first season. My expectation is higher for 2027. If he completes 2026 with a podium position, 2027 will be a big year for him," Sofuoglu said.
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