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Pramac Yamaha rider Miguel Oliveira will leave the MotoGP paddock in 2026, having signed a factory deal in World Superbikes
Pramac Yamaha rider Miguel Oliveira will leave the MotoGP paddock in 2026 and move to World Superbikes with a factory deal, teaming up with Danilo Petrucci in the BMW factory team. Oliveira, a 30-year-old Portuguese rider, has competed in MotoGP since 2019, achieving five wins as a KTM rider. Despite having a contract with Yamaha for the upcoming season, he experienced difficulties adapting to the Yamaha M1 bike and will exit Pramac due to a break clause activated by Yamaha. Toprak Razgatlioglu will take Oliveira’s place at Pramac, transitioning from WSBK where he won the championship. BMW’s 2026 WSBK lineup includes Oliveira, Petrucci, and other notable riders, withstanding potential changes in the future.
