Toprak Razgatlioglu calls Marc Marquez’s Ducati Era a game-changer

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Toprak Razgatlioglu has noticed a change in Marc Marquez’s approach this season, noting the rider is handling the Ducati with a different style compared to his days at Honda.

After spending 11 seasons with Honda, Marquez made the move to Gresini Ducati in 2024 before taking up a spot with the factory team ahead of the 2025 season.

There are some similarities between how Marquez is adapting to his new bike and how Jonathan Rea has been trying to adjust to the Yamaha M1 after leaving Kawasaki.

When asked if this comparison held true, Razgatlioglu noted that while they both had strong backing from their teams, he felt that Rea faced a bigger challenge at Yamaha.

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Razgatlioglu says Marquez is less ‘aggressive’ than before

Speaking to Moto IT, Pramac rookie Razgatlioglu shared his thoughts on the top riders after making the switch from World Superbikes. He pointed out that their bikes are clearly better than his Yamaha, which is currently struggling at the back of the field.

But after watching Marquez up close, he’s convinced that the Spaniard’s style has become less ‘aggressive’. Marquez had just three DNFs in 36 starts last year, and one of them – a late-season clash with Marco Bezzecchi in Indonesia – wasn’t down to him.

Marquez has spoken about needing to manage risks differently these days. He crashed 14 times overall last season, fewer than 11 other riders.

“It’s not easy for me to understand,” said Razgatlioglu. “I follow Marc, Alex Marquez, Fabio [Quartararo], and many others. What I see is that their bikes turn better, have more grip, brake better, and exit corners much faster.”