Toprak Razgatlıoğlu Will Miss Rest of 2026 MotoGP Season After Shoulder Surgery

Turkey's MotoGP rider Toprak Razgatlıoğlu injured his shoulder at the Indonesian Grand Prix and will not compete for the rest of the 2026 MotoGP season. Latest medical assessments showed that recovery would be best served by surgery.

According to one source, the operation will take place in Milan on October 26. The Race reported that the procedure was carried out in Milan on Monday.

What happened in Indonesia?

Razgatlıoğlu crashed heavily at Turn 13 at Mandalika during free practice on Saturday morning, a highside that dislocated his shoulder. The MotoGP medical team cleared him to continue through the race weekend. He qualified 19th and finished the Saturday sprint from the same position. On Sunday he retired after only eight laps.

Speaking after the race, Razgatlıoğlu said he woke up in serious pain and had limited mobility. He said the bigger problem was the loss of strength after the dislocation, particularly when braking. He had said he would get an MRI as soon as he returned to Turkey and hoped surgery would not be needed. The examination found that the shoulder dislocation had to be stabilised surgically.

Augusto Fernández to take his place

Razgatlıoğlu will focus on rehabilitation after the operation. He will therefore miss the Australian Grand Prix at Phillip Island and the final four races of the season. Yamaha test rider Augusto Fernández is expected to replace him. The Race also reported that Fernández will carry out development work on Yamaha's new 850cc MotoGP bike being prepared for 2027.

Pramac team director Gino Borsoi said Razgatlıoğlu very much wanted to race at Phillip Island and continue with the YZR-M1. Borsoi said health comes first and that the team will support Razgatlıoğlu through his recovery. According to The Race, the rehabilitation will be a long one, similar to what Marc Marquez went through in 2018 and 2019.