Toprak Razgatlıoğlu returns to Turkey due to shoulder injury

MotoGP Pramac Yamaha rider Toprak Razgatlıoğlu experienced a difficult time and ended his race early on Sunday due to a dislocated shoulder following a crash during Saturday's practice.

Practice Crash and Initial Treatment

Toprak Razgatlıoğlu, competing for the MotoGP Pramac Yamaha team, faced a challenging moment after dislocating his shoulder as a result of a hard crash in Saturday's final practice session.

The national athlete, who hit the asphalt violently, relocated his shoulder himself to secure 19th place in the qualifying sessions and finished the sprint race in the same position.

Worsening Pain in the Main Race

In Sunday's main race, as his pain and loss of strength increased, Toprak was forced to end his race prematurely after the eighth lap.

Although his team offered him the option not to race, the rider wanted to try his chances, but experienced major difficulties in braking and on right-hand corners due to the loss of strength in his shoulder.

Return to Turkey and MRI Check

Stating that he will return to Turkey on Monday to make use of the upcoming one-week break, Toprak expressed that he will immediately have an MRI scan to check his shoulder.

The national rider stated that he hopes the examinations will not reveal a condition that requires surgery.