Alex Rins has broken his silence following reports that Yamaha have finalized their 2027 MotoGP line-up, and sporting director Massimo Meregalli has refused to express his anger.
After the reports came out George Martin joins Yamaha It has become clear that no-one is safe on the grid in place of Fabio Quatararo, who has stepped up for the 2027 MotoGP campaign.
The Japanese builder’s line-up has been confirmed after reports of new era regulations for the premier class Yamaha’s acquisition of Ai Ogura for 2027 He passed away last week.
Alex Rins confirms he will leave Yamaha factory line after 2026 – will this be the end of his MotoGP career?
It means now. Yamaha Next year will present two new drivers, and, by Alex RinIf he can’t secure a ride between now and the end of the season, he’s looking at the prospect of falling off the grid entirely.
Alex Reigns ignores Massimo Meregalli’s request to remain vocally silent on Yamaha’s exit.
Before his career in the media Spanish Grand Prix This weekend, Reigns expressed his anger at Yamaha after learning he had been dropped from the team. Ogura moving
He told reporters in Jerez. Motorsport.com“When did I find out? I found out it was in the press. Eleven days ago I called Massimo for a formal chat. I’m on good terms with him. He immediately asked, ‘Any updates?’ I asked him.
At first he didn’t say anything. Then I said, ‘Maio…’ and he said, ‘I can’t say anything officially, but don’t say anything – we’ve signed the second rider.’ That’s it. I tried to ask who but he wouldn’t say.
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The Spaniard was then asked his thoughts on securing a seat at the Yamaha-backed Pramac team for 2027, to which he replied, “They haven’t said anything about it. Actually, I don’t think so.”
The prospect of joining the World Superbike grid has also been mooted, but Rins insists he wants to pursue a future in the Grand Prix paddock. “I feel I have to stay here, I still have a lot of potential in this championship,” he added.
Alex Rins says Yamaha have now left him in a ‘very difficult situation’.
Rins spoke about the position he was left in following Yamaha’s premature move into the rider market.
In his opinion Make a mark.
“It was a difficult year; I struggled to adapt to the inline-four engine and we went to get the V4 back to the front, but it didn’t work that way. I’m calm; I’m the same Alex who won with Suzuki and Honda.”
The six-time grand prix winner added: “We haven’t had the best start, all four of us are at the bottom of the standings. There is no improvement until they bring in new classes.”
“It’s not just about putting things in place, it’s not just about putting the bike in the right place and where it belongs, there’s still a lot to do in the championship, and we’ll go all out.”
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