Miguel Oliveira’s MotoGP future remains unclear as significant shifts in the racing landscape approach. With Toprak Razgatlioglu set to join Pramac Yamaha next season, Oliveira, currently sharing a Yamaha satellite team with Jack Miller, is competing for one remaining seat, placing his career direction in doubt.
Team Decisions Favor Jack Miller but Offer No Guarantees
Sources indicate Jack Miller is the preferred candidate to retain the available Yamaha seat due to his extensive experience and critical role in developing Yamaha’s V4 engine. Nevertheless, Miller’s place is not secured, as Yamaha is exploring other options within the intermediate class to shape next season’s lineup.
Emerging talents like Diogo Moreira are reportedly close to finalizing agreements with teams such as LCR Honda, while Manu González, the current championship leader, faces challenges advancing to MotoGP, partly due to the dominance of Spanish riders in the premier category.
Miguel Oliveira Open to Various Roles in the Racing World
Oliveira has expressed openness to different opportunities beyond racing, including a potential role as a test rider. After the recent Balaton Park event, he admitted uncertainty about what the MotoGP testing role would entail in 2026, especially with upcoming bike developments planned for 2027 causing further unpredictability.
“I want to race, but obviously, I’m open to everything.”
—Miguel Oliveira, MotoGP Rider
“I don’t have a clear idea of the tasks of a MotoGP tester for 2026.”
—Miguel Oliveira, MotoGP Rider
World Superbike Championship Offers an Alternative Path
As options within MotoGP narrow, Oliveira may consider joining the World Superbike Championship, where manufacturer teams are currently seeking riders. BMW has an opening following Danilo Petrucci‘s move to replace Razgatlioglu, while Michael van der Mark‘s future with the team is uncertain. In addition, Honda is looking to fill a vacancy left by Iker Lecuona’s departure to Ducati, intensifying competition for prime seats.
Uncertain Future Leaves Fans and Experts Watching Closely
With the MotoGP environment evolving rapidly, Miguel Oliveira’s next moves carry significant weight for his career trajectory. Whether he remains within the top-tier MotoGP paddock, shifts into a testing position, or transitions to the World Superbike stage, the decisions ahead will shape the prospects of this talented Portuguese rider in the years to come.
