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If Toprak doesn't do the leap to MotoGP he will wonder for the resto of his life as to what he would of done in MotoGP
 
JPSLotus said:
I think Toprak being the absolute monster on the brakes that he is, I could see him making up for his stature with some creative riding. Certainly more than Scott Redding could ever have.

I don't really see the downside in him going to GP even if it's for what passes as HRC these days. He'll just bring more eyeballs to the sport, though at the expense of WSBK. Could make for a nice side story in 2025 when the fireworks start going off between Marc and Pecco.
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BMW seem to think Toprak is not going anywhere.

EXCLUSIVE: BMW make it clear “we have an existing contract for 2025” with Toprak
 
Morbidelli won;t go back to Yamaha. He's almost certain to replace Bezz at VR46. The question is where does Digi go if Aldeguer replaces him?

I can see a Miller/Digi lineup at Pramac Yamaha.

Lenovo Ducati
Francesco Bagnaia
Marc Marquez

Red Bull KTM
Brad Binder
Pedro Acosta

Aprilia Racing
Jorge Martin
Marco Bezzechi

Repsol Honda
Joan Mir
Luca Marini

Monster Yamaha
Fabio Quartararo
Alex Rins

Tech 3 KTM
Maverick Vinales
Enea Bastiannini

Pramac Yamaha
?
?

VR46 Ducati
Morbidelli?
Diggia

Gresini Ducati
Alex Marquez
Femin Aldeguer?

Trackhouse Racing Aprilia
Miguel Oliveira
Raul Fernandez

LCR Honda
Johann Zarco
Takaagi Nakagami
 
Corrected to include Bezzechi confirmed at Aprilia.

Lenovo Ducati
Francesco Bagnaia
Marc Marquez

Red Bull KTM
Brad Binder
Pedro Acosta

Aprilia Racing
Jorge Martin
Marco Bezzechi

Repsol Honda
Joan Mir
Luca Marini

Monster Yamaha
Fabio Quartararo
Alex Rins

Tech 3 KTM
Maverick Vinales
Enea Bastiannini

Pramac Yamaha
?
?

VR46 Ducati
Morbidelli?
Diggia

Gresini Ducati
Alex Marquez
Femin Aldeguer?

Trackhouse Racing Aprilia
Miguel Oliveira
Raul Fernandez

LCR Honda
Johann Zarco
Takaagi Nakagami
 
KTM continues its stiff competition with Ducati on who can manage their riders the worst.

A few months ago, they gave him his Moto3 bike and told them they want to keep him in the family for a long time, then give him a few hours notice before kicking him out:

www.the-race.com

Miller claims KTM blindsided him with 2025 MotoGP seat U-turn

Jack Miller says KTM told him it would keep him somewhere in its fold for 2025 then gave him just hours' notice that it had signed Enea Bastianini and Maverick Vinales for its remaining seats instead
www.the-race.com www.the-race.com
 
If Toprak is in contention for a Ducati seat (at the expense of Franky or Diggia?) than we're talking a whole different game. If he goes there he's an immediate contender.
It's not like I don't want to see him in MotoGP, if Toprak never races in MotoGP fans will forever be asking themselves what could have been. If he's indeed going to Honda (I thought they confirmed Mir already) or Pramac Yamaha he'll be spending two years getting used to a type of bike every other top rider already knows and one that's lacking performance.
In 2027 it's gonna be a level playing field. The absence of devices in the new rules should suit him better than the current generation of bikes.
Also, if Toprak made the switch earlier it would severely decrease the likelihood of BMW joining MotoGP in 2027.
 
synn said:
www.the-race.com

Miller claims KTM blindsided him with 2025 MotoGP seat U-turn

Jack Miller says KTM told him it would keep him somewhere in its fold for 2025 then gave him just hours' notice that it had signed Enea Bastianini and Maverick Vinales for its remaining seats instead
www.the-race.com www.the-race.com
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Simon really dislikes KTM. One of the main reasons for me not listening to their podcasts is that they always find a way to have a negative KTM storyline.

Who would prefer Miller over Viñales or Bastianini for 2025?

I feel for Miller, I do. KTM though is in the business of winning. If the opportunity to sign said riders came up after they talked to Jack, would they have first had to clear the new business plan with Miller?
 
Sennas_Caress said:
Simon really dislikes KTM. One of the main reasons for me not listening to their podcasts is that they always find a way to have a negative KTM storyline.

Who would prefer Miller over Viñales or Bastianini for 2025?

I feel for Miller, I do. KTM though is in the business of winning. If the opportunity to sign said riders came up after they talked to Jack, would they have first had to clear the new business plan with Miller?
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I would prefer Miller over Vinales actually.

Not seeing how the KTM is going to benefit Mav in any real way since it doesn't matchup with his riding style.

I predict by 2025 summer break, if not sooner, he's going to wish he stayed at Aprilia.
 
Sennas_Caress said:
Simon really dislikes KTM. One of the main reasons for me not listening to their podcasts is that they always find a way to have a negative KTM storyline.

Who would prefer Miller over Viñales or Bastianini for 2025?

I feel for Miller, I do. KTM though is in the business of winning. If the opportunity to sign said riders came up after they talked to Jack, would they have first had to clear the new business plan with Miller?
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I don’t question the decision, just the way it was communicated. Not the first time KTM has done this.

They basically announced on air, during a race weekend that Petrucci and Lecuona were out of a job. Just shameful.
 
synn said:
I don’t question the decision, just the way it was communicated. Not the first time KTM has done this.

They basically announced on air, during a race weekend that Petrucci and Lecuona were out of a job. Just shameful.
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Jack Miller only found out 3 hours before they made their announcements he was out of a job.

Still maintain Lecuona got shafted.
 
MichaelBolton said:
A possible move to MotoGP would carry no consequences for Toprak even if he fails, after two years he'll be offered the hottest seat in WSBK again, and he'll be a lot richer by then. The only ones who have to lose if Toprak fails in MGP are future WSBK riders who would like to move up to MotoGP
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Assuming he doesn't sustain a career-ender at HRC. If you ask Ben Spies, the assumption is a bit dubious. Electronics are more stable than they were when Ben's career ended, but Ben was like Toprak in that he was not known for crashing. If Toprak wants to ride an RC, he should be 100% sure he bounces well.

#22 said:
BMW seem to think Toprak is not going anywhere.

EXCLUSIVE: BMW make it clear “we have an existing contract for 2025” with Toprak
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If money is the central issue in Toprak's supposed desire to step-up, it seems like Kenan didn't do a great job with the contract. BMW should be paying him so much for winning these races that they almost want him to leave. Maybe they negotiated for guarantee and championship, rather than proving the bike could win races and front-run?
 

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