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Miguel Oliveira will make the switch from MotoGP to WorldSBK for 2026 after being announced as the new factory BMW rider.
Miguel Oliveira will switch from MotoGP to WorldSBK in 2026 as the new factory BMW rider, replacing Toprak Razgatlioglu. Oliveira earned five victories and four podiums in his seven-season premier class stint, which will conclude after 2025. He expressed excitement about joining BMW in World Superbike and thanked the team for their trust. BMW’s Head of Motorsport, Sven Blusch, praised Oliveira’s talent and professionalism, highlighting his past victories in MotoGP. The team looks forward to the collaboration with Oliveira and his teammate Danilo Petrucci in pursuing further success in WorldSBK. BMW stated they are exploring opportunities for Michael van der Mark within their setup after his seat was taken by Oliveira.
