A problem for the Japanese manufacturer not just in WorldSBK, but the lack of straight line speed has also💯 affected Yamaha in MotoGP over the last few seasons.

But now a BMW 𒈔rider, Razgatlioglu appears to be very happy with the level of performance coming from his M 1000 RR in that same are❀a.

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Hoping to be a title contender again ♚in 2024, Razgatlioglu felt as though he could have pushed Bautista even further this season had the ღsame power been available aboard his R1.

Speaking to WorldSBK.com about his season, Razgatlioglu said: “In general we have always been very strong in the corners, if we had had more power on the straight I would have easily fought for ꦰthe world tit🐼le.”

The Turkish superstar also spoke about his best and worst moments, saying: “Every weekend I gave more than 100% and I enjoyed it. The best moment for me is when I win. The happiest was maybe Imola, where I won the Superpole Race and 𒊎Race 🤪2. 

“The worst moment is easy: Most, when the tyre destroyed itsel💫f and I went flying in my best race of the year. 

“The moment that made me the most angry was 🐻Race 2 in Portimao because I gave more than 100% every lap and at the last corner I lost the victory.”

Nearly 200 points clear of Jonathan Rea, his 2021 title rival, come 🐬at the end of the season, Razgatlioglu mentioned the six-time world champion as his biggest surprise along with former team-mate Andrea Locatelli.

Razgatlioglu said: “Jonathan Rea, because he was not really strong this year. Maybe because of the motorbike or maybe for somet💃hing else♈, I don't know. 

“In some races he did well and in others he wasn’t fighting for the top positions, thi﷽s surprised me. 

“The other is Andrea Lo👍catelli, who has made a big improvement this year. Not a big surprise, but he was really very strong, especially in the first races.”