“Another incredible trait of his is that whenever he follows someone, even if he has never done it before, he can instantly learn and match the pace of the rider ahead,” Giribuola explained.
“He has great observation and adaptation skills; he learns quickly,” the crew chief continued.
“Just having a reference point is enough for him to make a massive difference, whereas many other riders struggle to keep up with someone faster than themselves.”
Razgatlioglu is under a multi-year contract with Yamaha and will race for Pramac Yamaha again next season.
The championship's planned shift to Pirelli tires in 2027 is expected to benefit him due to his extensive experience with the brand in WorldSBK.
Yamaha's roster is set for further changes, with Moto2 contender Izan Guevara expected to join Razgatlioglu at Pramac, while Jorge Martin and Ai Ogura replace Fabio Quartararo and Alex Rins at the factory team.
Off the track, Razgatlioglu recently paid tribute to his late father, Arif Razgatlioglu, who died in a traffic accident in 2017, by sharing photos of the motorcycle he inherited from him.
“My childhood was spent with this motorcycle. It holds very valuable and unforgettable memories.
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It will always be kept as a keepsake in memory of my father,” Razgatlioglu said.
