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Miguel Oliveira responds to rumours of a 2026 Aprilia MotoGP test-riding role.
Team-mate Jack Miller is likely to stay with Toprak Razgatlioglu at Pramac Yamaha for 2026, while Miguel Oliveira might return to Aprilia as a test rider. Oliveira, a five-time MotoGP race winner for KTM, had a best result of fourth place with Yamaha this season after his stint at Aprilia. Despite pending official announcements, seats for Miller, Marini, Morbidelli, and Moreira are expected, while Oliveira’s future is uncertain. Oliveira expressed reluctance about a test rider role, preferring to race, but emphasized the significance of test riders for the 2027 engine switch. Although unsure about wild-card opportunities next season, Oliveira anticipates news soon to guide his decisions. Miller is poised to renew his contract with Pramac, Quartararo and Rins in the factory Monster Yamaha team. Yamaha considered Moto2 leader Gonzalez for Pramac, who now looks likely to stay in the intermediate class.
