Yamaha retains Jack Miller as rider, cancellations for Miguel Oliveira and Manu Gonzalez in MotoGP
Headline: MotoGP Roster Shuffles for 2026 Season as Riders Find New Homes
The MotoGP racing scene is abuzz with excitement as riders prepare for the 2026 season, with several notable moves and changes in store.
One of the most anticipated switches involves Diogo Moreira, the Moto2 sensation, who is expected to join the LCR team in 2026. This move leaves one open position in the Moto2 World Championship for the German IntactGP team, which was previously occupied by Manuel Gonzalez.
Gonzalez, the current Moto2 World Championship leader, has chosen to stay with the German IntactGP team in the middle class for the 2026 season. His decision comes after Yamaha offered him a role as a test and reserve driver, but he declined, opting instead to compete in the Moto2 World Championship.
Meanwhile, Jack Miller has secured a spot in the MotoGP season 2026, filling the last starting spot in the Pramac customer team. His contract extension with Yamaha comes after an ultimatum he set during the Hungarian Grand Prix. Joining Miller at Pramac Racing will be Toprak Razgatlioglu, who will be a rider for the team in the 2026 MotoGP season.
Yamaha's factory team for the 2026 MotoGP season will consist of Fabio Quartararo, Alex Rins, and Jack Miller (as a Pramac rider). However, the future of Manuel Gonzalez with Yamaha and MotoGP as a regular driver remains uncertain, as there is no official place for him in 2026.
The LCR team in MotoGP 2026 is expected to have Diogo Moreira as their rider, with potential promotions to a factory team in subsequent seasons. Moreira's move to LCR Honda came after a fierce fight between Honda and Yamaha, with Honda outbidding Yamaha to secure his services.
The German IntactGP team has yet to finalize their Moto2 lineup for the 2026 season, leaving the second position open. Similarly, the exact MotoGP riders for Intact GP in 2026 have not been publicly announced yet.
As the 2026 MotoGP season approaches, the racing world eagerly awaits to see how these changes will impact the competition. With new riders joining established teams and veteran riders seeking new opportunities, the stage is set for an exciting season ahead.
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