After triumph and tragedy, Turkey’s humble motorcycle megastar is starting over
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By Jonathan Hawkins
Published on April 24, 2026.
Toprak Razgatlıoğlu, a former World Superbike star, has become the first ever Turkish rider to compete in MotoGP. Born in the ancient Turkish beach resort of Alanya, Razglatıoğll began riding at a young age and has a successful career that includes three world titles and millions of followers on social media. Despite his heritage in stunt riding, he struggled to make an impact due to an increasing height and limited road racing experience. Eventually, he found his way into the Red Bull Rookie’s Cup, a youth competition that has traditionally led to many top MotoGP racers.
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