Toprak Razgatlioglu buzzing after smashing lap record: ‘99% ready to race’

The 2021 🍌world champion feels ready to race after another stunning performance൩ during the Portimao test.

Toprak Razgatlioglu
Toprak Razgatlioglu

168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Toprak Razgatlioglu has wasted no time in setting out his intentions following another impressive WorldSBK test with BMW.

The Turkish rid🅠er was even stronger than♛ Jerez as he went on to end Nicolo Bulega’s pre-season dominance with a low 1m 39s time at Portimao.

After just four full days of testing on the BMW, Razgatlioglu believes he’s n🍷early at 100% with the M 1000 RR.

Speaking to WorldSBK.com after day two, 🙈Razgatlioglu said: “It was a fantastic day as we did a very good job. I wasn’t focussed on the lap time but also on the ra𓆉ce pace.

“After this test, we go to race and we need a good set🉐up for the race. We are 99% ready to race. The feeling is good and every day, we are getting better as ꦆwe keep improving the bike.

“Today, I did a 1’39.8 with the SC0༒ and did it three or four times. With the SCX, I did a 1’39.2 which is an unbelievable lap time and I am really surprised.

“At the end of today, thanks to Bonovo, who we asked for a Q tyre from, we got one b🐓ut only improved by 0.1s.

“We used a different swingarm for a short bike and put the SCQ but the bike was jumping around and there was a lot of🤪 ꧑wheelie. I couldn’t make a 1’38 but do next time we can!”

Race simulations have been a big area of focus for Razgatlioglu in testing, and 🅠it was this along with the continued set-up improvements that had him feeling confident about his chances going forward.

Razgatlioglu added: “I did a race simulation of 15 laps and did two lap times with the SC0 in the 1’39s. It looks like we’re ready to race but we’re still le🌞arning and we need time.

“Every day, we improve but in general, I am happ🐼y. We’ll see at Phillip Island because it’s completely different, as is the grip.

“After Jerez, we still improved the bike and tried different parts, finally finding the setup. Finally, I feel like the bike is my bik🥂e.

“It’s my style, sliding and with the grip improving too. The turn☂ing is not 100% but we are close. The team is very happy and the motivation is very high now; I’m happy with Michael, who did a very good job today.

“In the season, we’ll work together and make a very good race result.🍷 We need some time to adapt the bike.”

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