P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Miguel Oliveira remains in contention for an Aprilia MotoGP testing role despite his recent signature with BMW.
Despite signing for BMW in WorldSBK for 2026, Miguel Oliveira might still become a MotoGP test rider next year. He will team up with Danilo Petrucci at BMW’s factory World Superbike team confirmed before the Indonesian Grand Prix this weekend. However, this does not exclude him from potential MotoGP testing roles. Oliveira mentioned that MotoGP options are still open while Trackhouse Aprilia team boss Davide Brivio hinted at the possibility of Oliveira joining their official test team for 2026. Brivio highlighted the value of Oliveira’s expertise and sensitivity as a rider, expressing interest in having him on board.
The absence of Ai Ogura, due to injury, poses challenges for the Trackhouse team at the Indonesia weekend, impacting the learning curve for the rookie rider. Ogura’s crash at Misano led to a wrist injury, forcing him to miss races and focus on recovery. With Ogura and Jorge Martin missing in Indonesia, there are concerns about the team’s performance, especially with limited riders on track and tire options for the race weekend. The team’s goal is now to prepare for upcoming races in Australia and Malaysia to ensure readiness for the rest of the season.
