SBK, Salty stoppie for Toprak: Razgatlioglu fined for jubilation in Misano

There are exultations that leave their mark, just like the stoppie with which Toprak Razgatlioglu sealed his first hat trick as a BMW rider in Misano, lifting the rear wheel of his M 1000 RR before crossing the finish line in Race 2. Celebrations cost the Turkish tightrope walker rather dearly, who was handed a 500 euro fine, as shown in the usual "unfiltered" video published by WorldSBK.com at the end of the weekend.

Even the unexpected penalty was not enough to take the smile off Toprak's face, however, and he took the measure with some philosophy. "This is a gift for me from Race Direction, after the three wins ," he said jokingly, "A little bit expensive this time, but it's not a problem, I'll pay the 500 euros. I think everyone had a good time."

Razgatlioglu has no intention of setting aside his trademark, but next time he will make sure not to contravene the regulations with a manoeuvre judged by the stewards as unsafe riding right before the chequered flag. "A repeat at Donington? Before the checkered flag, no. After that, yes! - he said - I will continue to do stoppie, that doesn't change, but only after the checkered flag."

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