Turkish sensation Toprak Razgatlıoğlu is on the cusp of creating historical past on the World Superbike Championship.
Fresh off 10 consecutive victories, Toprak is eyeing two extra wins within the upcoming seventh spherical in Portugal to set a brand new benchmark for consecutive wins in a single season.
Riding for ROKiT BMW Motorrad, Toprak has dominated the fourth, fifth and sixth rounds of the championship, securing a formidable streak of 10 victories.
With a win in Portugal’s first race, he would tie the file of 11 consecutive wins held by legends Jonathan Rea and Alvaro Bautista.
Leading the final classification with 303 factors, the Red Bull rider is not only chasing wins however aiming to etch his identify into the file books.
“We didn’t start the season well, but we found our rhythm, and the victories followed,” Toprak shared with Anadolu Agency (AA).
He added that after his first European win, he sensed a excessive chance of clinching the championship.
Each race with BMW has been a victory march for Toprak, who emphasised his need to maximise this benefit.
“Our goal is always the championship, and we’ve widened the points gap,” he famous. His confidence is clear as he goals for 2 extra wins to interrupt new floor. “I need two more victories to set a new record. The current record of 11 consecutive wins is held by Jonathan Rea and Alvaro Bautista. No one has reached 12. Our target is to achieve 12 wins first,” Toprak mentioned.
The momentum is on his facet, and Toprak is aware of the significance of the upcoming races in Portugal. “Achieving my goal will bring relief and boost my motivation. Right now, I’m not even thinking about the world championship. I’ve set my goal, and after that, I believe everything will be much easier,” he mentioned.
Toprak’s dedication to his craft is unwavering. He continues to coach rigorously, by no means coming into a race unprepared.
Once he breaks the file, his focus will shift again to the world championship title.
“Everything is going well. Hopefully, it stays that way, and we finish with good results. We’ve set sail for a new goal, and I hope we reach the championship we’ve dreamed of. Becoming world champion with BMW would be extraordinary for us. Especially from BMW’s perspective, we will become legends. Other brands are now following BMW’s lead. I’m fully focused on my races and my goals,” he concluded.
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