Two of Türkiye’s brightest bike racing abilities, Deniz Öncü and Kadir Erbay, are set to fly the nationwide flag excessive this weekend as they throttle into motion at top-tier worldwide championships.
Deniz Öncü, competing for Red Bull KTM Ajo, returns to Moto2 motion on the famed Dutch TT, operating from Friday to Sunday on the TT Circuit Assen – the “Cathedral of Speed.” Known for its flowing, high-speed corners, the 4.5-kilometer circuit is as demanding as it’s iconic.
Öncü will ease into free apply on Friday, battle for grid place in Saturday’s qualifying, and launch his 22-lap podium push on Sunday at 1:15 p.m. CEST (2:15 p.m. TRT).
“We want to be competitive from the first session,” Öncü stated in a press release. “The goal is to collect maximum points and fight at the front.”
Still adapting to the bodily calls for of Moto2 after graduating from Moto3, the 21-year-old has proven strong development this season, significantly together with his technical racecraft and consistency. Having earned career-high finishes in Spain, he’s eyeing Assen as one other launchpad for a breakout efficiency.
Erbay eyes Aragon breakthrough
While Öncü prices by means of the Netherlands, fellow Turk Kadir Erbay gears up for a double-header within the Spanish Superbike Championship (ESBK) at MotorLand Aragon.
Representing the I+DENT Racing Team within the Supersport 600 (Next Generation) class, Erbay will race Saturday at 4:40 p.m. CEST (5:40 p.m. TRT) and Sunday at 1:30 p.m. CEST (2:30 p.m. TRT).
MotorLand’s 5.3-km technical format, carved into the hills of Alcaniz, is thought for its elevation modifications and nook selection – a stern check for any rider.
Erbay, nonetheless, has been turning heads together with his uncooked tempo and potential. The ESBK is a famend proving floor, and Erbay’s performances have positioned him as a rising pressure in Turkish motorsport.
Backed by the Turkish Motorcycle Federation, Öncü and Erbay are steering a surge of Turkish presence on the worldwide bike scene. Öncü’s Moto2 marketing campaign places him one rung beneath MotoGP, whereas Erbay’s ESBK journey provides a gateway to European and world-stage racing.
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