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Paolo Pavesio confirms that Miguel Oliveira’s Yamaha MotoGP contract has “options” for 2026.
Amid uncertainty over his MotoGP future, Miguel Oliveira’s Yamaha contract includes “options” for the 2026 season. The announcement of Toprak Razgatlioglu’s arrival at Pramac Yamaha has raised questions about Oliveira’s future as his 2025 teammate, Jack Miller’s contract is expiring at the end of this season. Yamaha Motor Racing Managing Director Paolo Pavesio confirmed the competition between Oliveira and Miller for the second seat for next year. Pavesio mentioned that a decision regarding the second Pramac Yamaha seat for 2026 will likely go to one of the current riders before the summer break. The team aims to provide the best support to both Oliveira and Miller before making a final decision. They are not in a rush but want to give ample time for assessment and selection.
