YARI MONTELLA

TOPRAK RAZGATLIOGLU

Words seem inadequate to describe the force of racing nature that is Toprak Razgatlioglu. Now a WorldSBK Champion for two different manufacturers - Yamaha in 2021 and BMW last year - his unique riding style is not just highly effective but well-appreciated even beyond the global reach of WorldSBK racing. The hardest of the late brakers, Toprak’s on and off bike stunts, his warm nature and sheer charisma make him a crowd favourite everywhere he goes. A pure and improving talent, the most successful Turkish rider ever, ‘unique’ is the word best suited to WorldSBK’s latest superstar.

A rider who cut his racing teeth in the CIV and CEV National Championships, Montella also had some Moto2 experience before joining the famous Kawasaki Puccetti Racing WorldSSP squad in 2022. Winning a race in his first year saw him snapped up by another Italian team for the next two seasons. Despite an injury that held him back in 2023, he shone as a genuine championship contender in 2024, winning seven races and only losing his overall second place in the dramatic final few races. 2025 brings about another new challenge, but still inside the overall Barni Spark racing set-up.

Date of birth 05/01/2000

Date of birth 16/10/1996

Motorcycle Ducati Panigale V4R

Motorcycle BMW M1000RR

Nationality Italy

Nationality Turkey

Team Barni Spark Racing Team

Team ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team

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