News Summary
- Toprak Razgatlıoğlu dislocated his right shoulder in a highside crash during Saturday’s practice session in Indonesia.
- The Turkish rider returned to action but retired from Sunday’s race after nine laps because of pain and reduced strength.
- An MRI scan will determine the extent of the damage and whether surgery is necessary before the Australian Grand Prix.
Toprak Razgatlıoğlu faces an uncertain recovery ahead of the Australian Grand Prix after dislocating his right shoulder during the Indonesian MotoGP weekend, with the Pramac Yamaha rider scheduled to undergo an MRI scan to establish whether surgery will be required.
The Turkish rider suffered the injury in a violent highside during Saturday morning’s final practice session at Mandalika. Despite the impact, he managed to return to the track later that day, qualifying 19th and finishing the sprint in the same position.
However, his condition deteriorated before Sunday’s grand prix, and the discomfort became increasingly difficult to manage during the race.
Razgatlıoğlu retired after nine laps, unable to continue because of pain and a lack of strength in his injured shoulder.
The incident has raised concerns about his participation in the next round at Phillip Island, where MotoGP returns after a two-week break.
Razgatlıoğlu explains shoulder injury after Mandalika crash
The Pramac rider revealed that he had managed to put his dislocated shoulder back into position following the accident.
Although he initially hoped to continue racing normally, the physical demands of the Indonesian Grand Prix proved too much.
The injury particularly affected his ability to control the Yamaha during braking and changes of direction, leaving him unable to maintain the necessary strength throughout the race.
Razgatlıoğlu confirmed that he would return to Turkey for further medical examinations, including an MRI scan to assess potential damage to the joint and surrounding structures.
The Turkish rider hopes that the injury can be treated without an operation, which could complicate his recovery schedule.
No decision on surgery has been announced, with the medical examination expected to determine the next steps.
Australian GP participation remains uncertain
The timing of the injury is particularly difficult for Razgatlıoğlu, who is continuing his adaptation to MotoGP machinery following his successful career in World Superbike.
The Pramac rider has spent much of his rookie campaign learning the characteristics of Yamaha’s prototype, including its braking performance, tyres and electronic systems.
Missing races or arriving at Phillip Island below full fitness would reduce his opportunities to continue that development.
The Australian circuit also places considerable physical demands on riders, particularly through its fast corners and rapid changes of direction.
Razgatlıoğlu’s ability to compete will depend on the severity of the shoulder injury and the outcome of his medical assessment.
The next round of the MotoGP World Championship takes place at Phillip Island, with the Australian Grand Prix scheduled for 23–25 October.
