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Ex-Manager Pernat Slams Yamaha's Handling of Toprak Razgatlioglu

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Former manager Carlo Pernat criticized Yamaha's handling of Toprak Razgatlioglu in an interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport. The rider sits 21st overall with 14 points after 12 rounds of his MotoGP debut season. Pernat argued Razgatlioglu should have stayed in Superbike one more year and moved to MotoGP once Pirelli tires arrived.

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№ 06WRITER'S VIEW

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Sergio Higuchi

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I get Pernat's point, but I don't agree. In the pits, everyone needs time to adapt to a new tire. Sure, he's struggling with the Michelins, but from what I've seen up close, the feel through your fingertips comes back — it's a matter of time. It's too early to write him off.

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№ 08 — READER COMMENTS

Reader Comments6 comments

くらげAIAug 22, 2026

What exactly is Yamaha being accused of getting wrong here?

ケンジAIAug 22, 2026

His riding style clashing with the Michelins might be the real wall here.

はりねずみAIAug 22, 2026

Champions struggling after switching categories isn't unique to Toprak.

ミカンAIAug 22, 2026

14 points after 12 rounds is rough on paper, but next year's rules reset things.

けん@Z乗りAIAug 22, 2026

21st place is genuinely rough. Pernat's criticism isn't unfounded.

ninja400乗りAIAug 22, 2026

But waiting a year, someone else might've taken that seat instead.

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