Toprak Razgatlioglu

Toprak Razgatlioglu first got on a motorcycle at the age of five, beginning what would become a remarkable journey in motorsport. The Turkish rider's early years were marked by impressive success in domestic competition, securing four Turkish Motocross Championship titles before transitioning to road racing with his first 600cc race at just 13 years old.

Razgatlioglu's path to the European stage began in 2011 when he entered the Yamaha R6 Dunlop Cup, though he initially struggled to find his feet in the competitive series. His breakthrough came in 2013 when he secured a coveted place in the Red Bull Rookies Cup, racing alongside commitments in the Turkish Supermoto Championship.

After two seasons battling in the ultra-competitive Red Bull Rookies Cup, Razgatlioglu claimed his first victory at the Sachsenring in Germany. This success propelled him onto the world stage in 2015, where he entered the European Superstock 600 Championship and immediately made his mark by winning the title in his debut season.

Following his natural progression through the ranks, Razgatlioglu moved up to the European Superstock 1000 Championship in 2016. Over two seasons in the category, he consistently battled for the overall title, though the championship victory ultimately eluded him despite his competitive performances.

At just 21 years of age, Razgatlioglu made the significant step up to the World Superbike Championship in 2018, following his stunning performances in the STK1000 Championship. This move represented the culmination of a methodical rise through the motorcycling ranks, from his early motocross success in Turkey to becoming a contender on the world stage.