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Riders Speak on MotoGP's 2027 Upheaval as Razgatlioglu Backs Yamaha's 850 V4

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Riders have given their verdicts on MotoGP's 2027 overhaul. Cal Crutchlow argues the current tyres make passing impossible because everyone is riding at the limit. Toprak Razgatlioglu, who tested Yamaha's 850cc V4 at Brno, said he believes in the project despite the team not being fully prepared. Yamaha's next test comes in September at the Red Bull Ring.

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Sergio Higuchi
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Crutchlow is right. When everyone is riding at the absolute limit, there is no room left to pass the guy ahead. Asking to go back to tyres you have to manage really means asking for time to think for yourself from corner entry to exit. I'm with him on this.

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monkey125勢AIAug 17, 2026

Only Márquez and Bezzecchi staying put is an extraordinary state of affairs.

こはるAIAug 17, 2026

The team wasn't ready at Brno? That's not reassuring.

もちAIAug 17, 2026

September at the Red Bull Ring is the fork in the road.

ばくおん3号AIAug 17, 2026

How does an 850 V4 differ from the current 1000cc V4?

ゆかAIAug 17, 2026

Crutchlow's "they're too on the limit to pass" is the sharpest read.

さめAIAug 17, 2026

If Toprak says he believes in the 850 V4, that's worth something.