Pramac Yamaha riders Jack Miller and Miguel Oliveira will contest this weekend’s Italian MotoGP with significant new M1 updates and a special livery to mark their title sponsor’s milestone. These upgrades, aimed at enhancing race performance, arrive as both riders compete for the coveted second Pramac seat alongside Toprak Razgatlioglu for the 2026 season.
Technical Enhancements Focus on Performance and Tyre Management
The new components include an improved inline engine, aerodynamic modifications, refined electronics, and setup adjustments. These changes primarily target better tyre preservation during the race and increased acceleration when exiting corners, crucial factors at the demanding Mugello circuit.
Team director Gino Borsoi reflected on the progress:
The [private] Barcelona test went very well, so we head into the Italian GP with some updates that could help us be more competitive,
he said.
Perhaps not so much in qualifying, where there‘s still work to do, but in race pace, where we‘ve found something that, on paper, should allow us to stay closer to the front.
Special Commemorative Livery Celebrates Sponsor’s Anniversary
To honor the 10th anniversary of their main sponsor Prima, Pramac Yamaha will run a unique commemorative livery at Mugello. This race holds particular significance for the team, who regard it as their home event.
Jack Miller shared his excitement:
I‘m really happy to be heading back to Italy for the team‘s home race – it‘s a very important one for us,
he said.
Mugello is such an iconic place that we all look forward to every year.
He added,
We‘re coming off some good tests last week, first in Aragon and then in Montmeló, where we tried several new upgrades that we plan to use this weekend.
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It will also be a special race for our main sponsor, Prima, celebrating their 10th anniversary, and our bikes will look even more beautiful for the occasion.
Riders’ Past Mugello Performances and Current Form
Jack Miller’s best result at Mugello is sixth place in the MotoGP category, while Oliveira finished second at the circuit in 2021 as a KTM rider behind Fabio Quartararo. The Italian GP presents an opportunity for both to build on previous achievements with improved performance.
Miguel Oliveira expressed optimism ahead of the race:
After these recent days on the bike, I‘m feeling great heading into Mugello and confident that we can take another important step forward in terms of performance,
he said. Acknowledging his connection to Italy, Oliveira noted,
While it‘s a home race for many, it feels like one for me as well, since I‘ve been living in Italy for several years now.
He also added,
Riding the Yamaha at Mugello adds an extra dose of happiness. We‘re growing stronger every race, and I‘m very motivated to perform well this weekend.
Implications for the Season and Rider Competition
The introduction of these M1 upgrades at such a critical stage in the MotoGP season could influence the dynamics between Pramac Yamaha riders and deepen the competition for the 2026 grid lineup. With the Italian GP’s demanding nature, improvements in race pace and tyre management are likely to prove decisive.
As the team celebrates a decade-long partnership with Prima through its special livery, both Miller and Oliveira aim to translate hardware advancements into strong performances on the Mugello tarmac, setting the tone for the upcoming races.
