World Superbike legend Toprak Razgatlioglu has opened up about his frustrating start to life in MotoGP, admitting he's even considered pulling into the pits to retire mid-race. The Turkish superstar's highly anticipated move to the premier class has hit serious roadblocks, with the 29-year-old scoring just a single point across the first four rounds of the season.

Razgatlioglu's struggles stem from Yamaha's new V4-powered M1, which remains the slowest bike on the grid. While adapting to prototype machinery was always going to be a steep challenge, the bike's braking issues have been particularly punishing for a rider known for his aggressive, late-braking style. "The bike was not stopping," he lamented after a tough weekend at Jerez, a track where he clinched two of his three World Superbike titles. "Especially on the engine brake side, we always have a problem. I'm very sad because of this. I'm really angry on the bike because this is not under my control."

The Pramac rider's frustration boiled over as he explained how the bike's inconsistent behavior is robbing him of his biggest strength. "They are faster because I'm not able to stop the bike. This is very difficult. Sometimes I am also thinking about coming back to the pits to box," Razgatlioglu admitted, revealing the mental toll this early-season struggle is taking.

What makes the situation particularly puzzling for the 29-year-old is the bike's erratic performance across race distance. "In the beginning, with the new tyre, the bike was not stopping and again had the same problem with engine braking," he explained. "But at the end of the race, I felt the bike was much better. I also did much better lap times in the last five to six laps." This inconsistency has left Razgatlioglu and his team scratching their heads, with the rider pleading, "Can we please check the first laps and last laps and find what's different?"

For fans of the sport, watching a two-time World Superbike champion struggle so visibly is a sobering reminder of just how unforgiving the leap to MotoGP can be. Razgatlioglu's raw talent is undeniable, but without a bike that can stop on command, even the best riders are left fighting an uphill battle. As Yamaha works to dial in the V4 M1, all eyes will be on whether the Turkish star can find the rhythm that made him a legend in the first place.