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BMW has signed two former MotoGP race winners for its 2026 WorldSBK project, but will the German manufacturer ever join the premier class?
Miguel Oliveira desires to maintain his MotoGP career while fulfilling his 2026 World Superbike commitments for BMW. While a MotoGP test riding role for Aprilia is being considered, a potential BMW MotoGP project could also be in the cards for him. Despite long-standing rumors, it may be too late for BMW to launch a MotoGP project for 2027 given the progress of KTM and Honda with their 850cc prototypes. BMW’s focus remains on pursuing a third consecutive WorldSBK title this season with a new rider line-up featuring Oliveira and Danilo Petrucci. Although Oliveira sees MotoGP as a natural progression for BMW due to their WorldSBK success, he remains cautious about discussing BMW’s future plans in the premier class.
