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Miguel Oliveira has confirmed the identity of his crew chief in his maiden WorldSBK campaign.
Ahead of his final MotoGP race as a full-time rider, Miguel Oliveira has confirmed his crew chief for his first WorldSBK season with BMW next year. This decision came after Toprak Razgatlioglu was announced as a Pramac Yamaha MotoGP rider. Oliveira and Razgatlioglu effectively swapped rides, leading Oliveira to work with crew chief Andrew Pitt in 2026. Oliveira shared his anticipation for the new season and the switch to Pirelli tires. The emotions of Oliveira’s final MotoGP race were balanced by a more relaxed atmosphere at the Valencia finale. Oliveira expressed his readiness to move forward and enjoy the upcoming challenges in World Superbike.
