The Turkish rider Toprak Razgatlioglu has stated that he is actively working to bring the MotoGP back to his homeland, aiming for the Turkish Grand Prix to be held in 2028. Razgatlioglu, currently competing in the world championship, has shared his excitement for the return of the competition to Istanbul Park.
Although the 29-year-old rider acknowledges that it might be difficult to find an available slot in the calendar for 2027, he is confident that negotiations for 2028 are feasible. This new opportunity arises after the announcement of the return of the Turkish Grand Prix of Formula 1 for 2027.
“Istanbul Park is ready for racing right now,” Razgatlioglu declared to the press before the Austrian Grand Prix. “We don’t have possibilities for next year, but we are talking about 2028. There is a real chance to bring MotoGP there.”
The rider also recalled the history that connects Turkey and MotoGP: between 2005 and 2007, three GPs were held with victories from notable riders like Marco Melandri and Casey Stoner.
Razgatlioglu is a figurehead in Turkey, and his popularity could attract a large number of fans to the event. Holding a race near a major city like Istanbul fits with MotoGP’s trend of locating its races closer to urban centers.
The rider concluded with a comment about the pressure he will feel if the Grand Prix hypothetically takes place: “If MotoGP returns to Istanbul Park, I will have to deliver a special result. This is the great pressure!”
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
