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Miguel Oliveira said BMW was “the right option” for his 2026 WorldSBK move but insisted the MotoGP door is “still open.”
Miguel Oliveira revealed in Mandalika on Thursday that he will be leaving MotoGP to join BMW in World Superbike starting from 2026, following the loss of his Pramac Yamaha seat to Toprak Razgatlioglu.
Although also offered a test rider position in MotoGP, Oliveira’s passion for competing led him to choose World Superbike, with BMW being his team of choice for its competitive tools.
Even with his move to World Superbike, Oliveira hasn’t ruled out a possible return to MotoGP in the future, acknowledging the sport’s significance in his racing career over the past 15 years.
The Portuguese rider emphasized that BMW’s potential in WorldSBK was a key factor in his decision, opting for the team and bike that he believed offered the most promising performance.
As Oliveira prepares for his final five rounds with Yamaha in MotoGP, he remains optimistic about his future in World Superbike and keeps the possibility of returning to MotoGP open, depending on how things unfold.
