Turkish Moto2 rider Deniz Öncü says a renewed mindset and an intense training program have him ready to attack the second half of the 2026 season as he continues chasing the world championship dream he has carried since childhood.
The 23-year-old is spending the Moto2 summer break at the Kenan Sofuoğlu Circuit in Akyazı, Sakarya, where he has been sharpening both his physical condition and mental approach ahead of the championship's return.
With just a week remaining before racing resumes, Öncü believes the work put in during the break can help turn around a difficult first half of the season.
"Everything is going well with the training right now. We're moving quite fast," Öncü said. "We have one week left, and we're trying to get ourselves back in shape as quickly as we can."
Born in Alanya on July 26, 2003, Öncü has emerged as one of Türkiye's brightest Grand Prix talents. Alongside his twin brother, Can Öncü, he has spent years training under the guidance of five-time Supersport world champion Kenan Sofuoğlu, whose purpose-built circuit has become the country's premier training center for elite motorcycle racers, including World Superbike champion Toprak Razgatlıoğlu.
