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The Portuguese pilot Miguel Oliveira
Former runner-up of Moto 2, next season will compete at the Superbike World Cup. Already signed a contract with BMW Motorrad.
The “dream” is over for thousands of Portuguese: Miguel Oliveira or to leave non -world compete MotoGP.
In 2026, the Portuguese driver will move to the World Cup Superbike. This Tuesday was announced that Miguel signed a contract with the team Rokit BMW Motorrad Worldsbk.
Miguel Oliveira is 30 years old. At 20, it became the first Portuguese to win in a category of the main world of motorcycling; Moto 3at the time. This year, 2015, fought for the title in Moto 3 until the last curve; It was in second place.
In 2018, already in Moto 2was very close to the title. Again classified, now in the second category.
Jumped to the MotoGP the following year, 2019, when it was seen as a promise For high flights in the main championship, perhaps even being champion.
He was never champion, nor was it close. In seven times, 5 races (including Portimão) in more than 100 appearances, with 7 podiums and a total of almost 600 points. The best final classification in MotoGP was the 9th place in 2020with 125 points.
In 2026, Miguel Oliveira will take the place of Toprak Razgatlíoğlu, champion of the Superbike World Cup-who will do the opposite route and will make his debut on MotoGP for the team Pramac Racing.
Nuno Teixeira da Silva, Zap //
