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Pramac Yamaha's Toprak Razgatlioglu tested the Pirelli front tire slated for use in MotoGP from 2027 at the Brno test, saying it gave him a 'Superbike-like' feel reminiscent of WorldSBK. It's an important indicator ahead of MotoGP's upcoming switch of tire supplier.
If Toprak's saying it feels like 'superbike sensations,' that's a serious clue. A man raised in WorldSBK finding familiarity with a Pirelli front -- change the tire, and everything from braking entry to how you build a corner changes. Watching trackside, I'd bet the 2027 balance of power starts shifting from right here.
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MotoGP changing tire suppliers - didn't realize it was that big a turning point.
How many days did the Brno test actually run for?
This kind of joint test usually runs 1-2 days, so it was probably a short, focused evaluation.
One rider's impression alone can't tell the whole story, but it's still useful reference info.
An important testimony ahead of the tire supplier switch - curious how the other riders reacted too.
'It feels like Superbike' - that's the kind of take you'd only get from someone with a WorldSBK background like Toprak.
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