The growing speculation around Toprak Razgatlioglu’s MotoGP future has prompted a public response from Pramac Racing boss Gino Borsoi, who insists no deal has been signed for 2026 despite mounting links between the Turkish World Superbike star and Yamaha’s satellite team.
Multiple reports, including comments from Razgatlioglu’s manager Kenan Sofuoglu, claim that a contract is already in place and will be announced soon – potentially as early as the upcoming Mugello round.
Sofuoglu himself suggested a deal is done, saying, “Toprak signed with a team that will make everyone happy.”
However, Borsoi maintains that nothing is official, at least not with his Pramac Yamaha team.
“Rumours are rumours,” Borsoi said during the Aragon Grand Prix weekend. “Of course, Yamaha has had contact with Razgatlioglu.”
“We are talking, but we have to think about our current riders as well.”
Those riders, Jack Miller and Miguel Oliveira, are at the center of the uncertainty. Miller, who joined Pramac on a one-year deal for 2025, has outperformed expectations and built a strong case for renewal.
Oliveira, under contract through 2026, has struggled with injury and form since a heavy crash in Argentina that sidelined him for three races.
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While the Portuguese’s deal runs longer, rumours suggest it includes a results-based exit clause, that could see him punted from the team after the 2025 season.
“Miller has shown great aggression and control with the bike,” Borsoi explained. “He enjoys riding it, he’s comfortable with the team, and he’s helping with development. That’s good for Pramac and Yamaha.”
Despite this, Oliveira’s position could be more precarious than it seems. “He was very unlucky with the crash and injury at the start of the season,” Borsoi continued.
“MotoGP isn’t easy, and it takes time to get back to full speed. We want to give him that time.”
Behind the scenes, Yamaha managing director Paolo Pavesio is believed to be playing a key role in facilitating Razgatlioglu’s move.
Pavesio worked closely with him during their title-winning campaign in WorldSBK in 2021.
His influence has added weight to the possibility of a MotoGP transition, especially given that a Red Bull contract likely rules out a factory Monster Energy Yamaha seat for Toprak (for now).
“We’re looking at next year’s line-up, but we haven’t made any decisions yet,” Borsoi insisted. “We’ve opened a window to talk, but that’s it. No contract has been signed.”
When asked about his own future, Miller remained focused on the present. “There’s no news from my side,” he said.
“I’m just doing my job and enjoying riding. I’m in a much better place than last year, and I think I’m showing I haven’t forgotten how to ride.”
The potential MotoGP switch for Razgatlioglu continues to spark debate. Yamaha test rider Augusto Fernandez praised his talent but warned of the potential challenge ahead for the Turk.
“He does incredible things on a bike, but MotoGP is a different world. It’s not the same as Superbike.”
“He clearly has the talent, but we don’t know how fast he’d adapt.”
