The Turkish rider Toprak Razgatlioglu has confirmed that he is actively involved in efforts to bring back the MotoGP race to his home country, Turkey, scheduled for 2028. While Razgatlioglu acknowledges that finding a spot on the 2027 calendar is complicated, talks are already underway to secure the event two years later.
This initiative comes shortly after the announcement that the Turkish Grand Prix will return to Formula 1 competition starting in 2027. Razgatlioglu has expressed his confidence that the Istanbul Park circuit will be ready to host MotoGP, emphasizing that “Istanbul Park is ready for competition right now”.
The rider informed the media that, although there are no opportunities for next year, the goal is to bring MotoGP back to Istanbul. “Formula 1 has signed a five-year contract; it’s a good time for MotoGP,” he added.
Historically, Turkey has hosted three editions of the MotoGP Grand Prix between 2005 and 2007, with wins by riders such as Marco Melandri and Casey Stoner. Razgatlioglu, with significant popular support in his country, hopes to attract a substantial crowd, especially considering Istanbul’s proximity, which aligns with MotoGP’s efforts to reach major cities. “If MotoGP returns to Istanbul Park, I will feel a lot of pressure to achieve a good result,” he admitted.
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