Turkish bike star Toprak Razgatlıoğlu is dominating the 2024 World Superbike Championship, rising as the highest contender with 15 wins after seven rounds.
Known globally as “El Turco,” Razgatlıoğlu continues to interrupt data, each in his profession and within the championship’s historical past.
The 1996-born racer has crossed the end line first 54 instances, showcasing the Turkish nationwide anthem to the world.
In his World Superbike profession, he has competed in 213 races and stood on the rostrum 133 instances.
Razgatlıoğlu just lately achieved a milestone by securing the highest spot for the thirteenth consecutive race, surpassing earlier data held by British rider Jonathan Rea and Spanish competitor Alvaro Bautista.
His streak of consecutive victories units a brand new benchmark within the championship.
In the seventh spherical held in Portugal, Razgatlıoğlu received all three races, turning into the primary rider to realize three consecutive wins in Italy, England, Czechia and Portugal.
Having claimed the World Superbike title with Yamaha in 2021, Razgatlıoğlu is now the main contender for the championship with BMW’s manufacturing unit group (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK) this season.
Currently, he leads the general standings with 365 factors, 92 forward of his closest rival, Ducati’s Niccolo Bulega, who sits in second with 273 factors.
Spanish rider Alvaro Bautista from the Aruba Ducati group follows in third with 223 factors.
Evaluating Razgatlıoğlu’s efficiency, Turkish Motorcycling Federation (TMF) President Bekir Yunus Uçar highlighted the rider’s international recognition and spectacular achievements. Uçar said: “Toprak is not only breaking his own records but also setting new benchmarks in the championship’s history. His synergy with the BMW factory team has been excellent. With the guidance of TMF National Teams Captain Kenan Sofuoğlu, we hope to secure a second world championship for our country. Toprak and his team have delivered an outstanding performance so far, increasing the championship’s viewership and attracting significant attention on social media. Thanks to his consecutive victories, he proudly represents our national anthem on every track. In short, ‘Toprak is on his way to a second world championship.'”
Source: www.dailysabah.com