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Yamaha rider Alex Rins has confirmed he will part ways with the team at the end of the 2026 MotoGP season.
Yamaha rider Alex Rins will be leaving the team after the 2026 MotoGP season, as confirmed by him. Yamaha has decided to bring on Trackhouse rider Ai Ogura, who will join Jorge Martin for the new regulations. During a phone call with Yamaha team manager Massimo Meregalli before the Spanish Grand Prix at Jerez, Rins was informed about the signing of another rider. Rins expressed feeling “pretty bad” about losing his seat at Yamaha. He mentioned struggling since his injuries in 2023 and not fully recovering, affecting his performance in races. Rins had high hopes for his career with Yamaha but feels disappointed about the change.
