I did my best to stay in MotoGP but it wasn’t enough
Miguel Oliveira says he did everything he could to extend his tenure in MotoGP, but it ultimately wasn’t enough to secure a contract for the 2026 season. Oliveira contested his final race as a MotoGP rider at this month’s Valencia Grand Prix, bringing an end to a six-year spell in the premier class that began […]
Aprilia interested in Miguel Oliveira as MotoGP test rider but needs BMW approval
Aprilia is interested in bolstering its MotoGP test line-up with Miguel Oliveira next year, but says such a move would require the blessing of his new employer BMW. After losing his Pramac MotoGP seat for 2026, Oliveira accepted an offer from the German manufacturer to join its World Superbike Championship squad as a factory rider, […]
Miguel Oliveira “surprised” by Yamaha MotoGP axe, thought decision may go his way
Miguel Oliveira has admitted that he was “surprised” by Yamaha’s decision to invoke a performance clause in his contract and drop him from Pramac’s 2026 MotoGP line-up. On Thursday, Yamaha announced that Jack Miller will remain at its satellite squad for a second consecutive season, partnering with incoming World Superbike Championship star Toprak Razgatlioglu. The […]
What Yamaha’s commitment to Alex Rins means for Miguel Oliveira and Jack Miller in MotoGP
Yamaha managing director Paolo Pavesio has poured cold water on rumours that struggling MotoGP factory rider Alex Rins might be relieved of his duties for next season. The comments, which came during practice for the Austrian Grand Prix on Friday, appear to kill any hope that Yamaha can find space for both Jack Miller and […]
Pramac ride “on the table” as Toprak Razgatlioglu eyes switch to MotoGP
Toprak Razgatlioglu and Yamaha are finalising an agreement that would bring the two-time World Superbike champion to MotoGP in 2026. The deal has been reported by multiple sources — including the rider’s own manager, Kenan Sofuoglu, who claims to have already signed a contract that “will make everyone happy and will be announced shortly”. While […]
Oliveira to miss MotoGP Argentina GP after sprint crash
Miguel Oliveira will not take part in Sunday’s Argentina Grand Prix, following the accident involving him and Fermin Aldeguer in the Saturday sprint. The Portuguese rider was cleared of any fractures after being taken to hospital yesterday, but later in the evening Motorsport.com learned that there were some concerns around his left shoulder ligament. The […]
Oliveira reveals Indonesia injury caused by short circuit on Aprilia MotoGP bike
Miguel Oliveira has revealed that a short circuit caused him to lose control of his Aprilia MotoGP bike and break his wrist in practice at Mandalika. Trackhouse rider Oliveira was taking part in FP1 at the Indonesian GP, a race he had won in 2022 with KTM, when he was thrown off his Aprilia RS-GP […]
The key rider traits that led Oliveira to Pramac Yamaha
Miguel Oliveira’s MotoGP experience and rider character have been identified as the key reasons for Yamaha to secure his signature at its new satellite squad Pramac. The most drawn-out rider change for 2025 MotoGP was finally announced on the set-up day at the San Marino Grand Prix when Portugal’s sole representative on the grid was […]
Pramac-Yamaha signs Oliveira as first 2025 MotoGP rider
Miguel Oliveira has signed a deal with Yamaha to compete for its new satellite team Pramac in the 2025 MotoGP season. As was widely expected, Oliveria will leave Trackhouse/RNF Racing after two seasons to become a factory Yamaha rider next year, racing an M1 at the title-winning Pramac team. The Portuguese rider brings with him […]