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Miguel Oliveira will join the factory BMW team in WorldSBK for the 2026 season.
BMW has announced the signing of MotoGP race winner Miguel Oliveira for the 2026 WorldSBK season, partnering with Danilo Petrucci.
Oliveira, with five MotoGP wins, is making the switch after stints with multiple teams in the premier class.
Excited for this new chapter, Oliveira is enthusiastic about joining the ambitious BMW World Superbike project.
BMW’s Head of BMW Motorrad Motorsport, Sven Blusch, expressed his confidence in Oliveira’s talent and professionalism, aiming to further reinforce BMW’s ambitions in WorldSBK with the new lineup.
The focus for BMW remains on the current season, leading the standings, with sights set on achieving more success before the new partnership takes the stage in 2026.
