Pramac Yamaha rider Toprak Razgatlioglu will bear shoulder surgical procedure following his Indonesian GP crash, ruling him out of the remaining 5 rounds of his rookie MotoGP season.
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Shoulder surgical procedure ends Razgatlioglu’s rookie marketing campaign early
Following a violent FP2 highside at Flip 13 through the Indonesian Grand Prix in Mandalika, Toprak Razgatlioglu will bear shoulder surgical procedure, forcing him to overlook the remainder of the 2026 MotoGP season.
Although the preliminary dislocation was popped again into place trackside – permitting the Turkish rider to qualify P19, full the Dash in the identical place, and begin Sunday’s race earlier than retiring after eight laps – additional examinations in Milan revealed extra intensive harm.
Docs suggested that surgical procedure, scheduled for October 26, is the trail to a full restoration. The operation will maintain the three-time WorldSBK champion sidelined for the ultimate 5 rounds of the 12 months.
“After additional medical assessments following the crash in Mandalika, it grew to become clear that my shoulder damage is worse than we first believed,” he defined. “Because of this, I’ll bear surgical procedure within the coming days to present myself the very best likelihood of constructing a full restoration and returning at 100%. This wasn’t a simple resolution, however after consulting with the medical doctors and the folks closest to me, we’re satisfied it’s the proper step for my future.”
A troublesome capsule to swallow for the Turkish rider
This untimely finish to his marketing campaign is a bitter blow for Razgatlioglu, who has confronted a steep studying curve throughout his transition to the premier class. His factors tally for his maiden MotoGP season will stall at 18 items.
The information additionally means he’ll miss the ultimate MotoGP occasion at Phillip Island earlier than the Australian Grand Prix transitions to Adelaide subsequent season.
“I’m extraordinarily disillusioned to overlook the Australian Grand Prix,” Razgatlioglu regretted. “Phillip Island is certainly one of my favorite circuits and a spot the place I’ve loved some very particular moments throughout my Superbike profession. I used to be excited in regards to the alternative to race right here on the MotoGP bike, which makes this example even more durable to simply accept.”
“We’re very sorry for Toprak, as we all know how a lot he wished to race at Phillip Island and proceed his journey with the YZR-M1, Gino Borsoi, Pramac’s staff director, added. “He has been working onerous to adapt to MotoGP, and it’s disappointing that this damage will forestall him from persevering with that course of over the approaching races. Nonetheless, his well being should come first, and we’ll help him all through his restoration and stay up for seeing him again on the bike when he’s prepared.
Augusto Fernandez steps in at Pramac Yamaha
Yamaha check rider Augusto Fernandez will step in to exchange Razgatlioglu beginning at Phillip Island. The Australian Grand Prix will mark the Spaniard’s fifth look of the season, following his most up-to-date outing on the British GP, the place he completed fifteenth.
“We welcome Augusto Fernandez, who will step in for Toprak at Phillip Island till Toprak is able to come again,” Gino Borsoi famous. “As Yamaha’s check rider, he is aware of the bike properly, and we’re happy to have him becoming a member of the staff for these occasions. We are going to work collectively to take advantage of this chance whereas wishing Toprak a profitable operation and a clean restoration.”
Lastly, it marks teammate Jack Miller’s remaining MotoGP residence race at Phillip Island earlier than his transfer to WorldSBK in 2027.
“I’d additionally prefer to want Jack all the very best for his residence Grand Prix,” Razgatlioglu insisted. “Racing in entrance of your property crowd is all the time particular, and with this being the ultimate MotoGP occasion at Phillip Island, I hope he can take pleasure in a incredible weekend and obtain a terrific end result. I’ll be cheering for him and all the staff from afar.”