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Pramac Yamaha’s ousted MotoGP rider Miguel Oliveira says the wait for the decision on his future has been “stomach-twisting” – even though he had known his place on the grid was under threat for a while
“Pramac Yamaha’s MotoGP rider Miguel Oliveira expressed his stomach-twisting wait for a decision on his future, aware that his place on the grid was in jeopardy.
Jack Miller’s re-signing for 2026 confirmed Oliveira’s departure after joining the Yamaha satellite team on a two-year deal, with a break clause activated due to injury.
Struggling to regain form post-injury, Oliveira understood the need for a change as Yamaha pursued other riders like World Superbike champion Toprak Razgatlioglu and Moto2’s Diogo Moreira.
Despite feeling like the ‘weakest link’ after his injury, Oliveira acknowledged the uncertainty and pressure surrounding his eventual exit from the team.
Reflecting on his performance, Oliveira noted MotoGP’s non-linear nature and the challenges faced even by experienced riders, emphasizing the complex evaluation of rider performance in the sport.”
