Barcelona WorldSBK test: Razgatlioglu brushes off ‘big crash’
Reigning WorldSBK king Toprak Razgatlioglu brushed off a ‘big crash’ on day two of the Barcelona WorldSBK test which saw him end the session in hospital.
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Reigning WorldSBK king Toprak Razgatlioglu brushed off a ‘big crash’ on day two of the Barcelona WorldSBK test which saw him end the session in hospital.
Toprak Razgatlioglu has revealed the rivalry between himself and Jonathan Rea hasn’t always “looked great” behind the scenes. The pair fought hard for last year’s title with Razgatlioglu coming out on top by just 13 points. Their battle has continued this season, although they have been joined by Ducati’s Alvaro Bautista in the fight for the championship.
One race win and two other podiums saw WorldSBK championship leader Alvaro Bautista move 31 points ahead of Jonathan Rea, but lose some ground to double race winner Toprak Razgatlioglu, who is now a reduced 38 points back from the lead.
Donington Park hosted more than on track action at the weekend as WorldSBK joined forces with Two Wheels for Life once again.
Jonathan Rea says 'motivation' was the key factor behind him signing a two-year contract extension with Kawasaki. The Northern Ireland rider's new deal was confirmed on Tuesday.
Reigning WorldSBK king Toprak Razgatlioglu will join the McAMS Yamaha British Superbike team for a special guest appearance at the Cadwell Park round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship on Monday, 29 August Bank Holiday weekend.
After winning the first race in convincing fashion on Saturday 2021 champion Toprak Razgatlioglu looked to achieve a new dream in WorldSBK - winning all three races in a single weekend.
Prospects of the WorldSBK Championship fight closing up again became reality at Donington, especially after Alvaro Bautista fell on Saturday and no-scored.