Alex Rins’ position in MotoGP is under threat in 2026, and Scott Redding believes he is only on the grid because of his passport.
of Yamaha In the year He was competitive in MotoGP when he debuted with Suzuki in 2017. He regularly struggled for wins and podiums, finishing a career-best third in the championship in 2020.
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However, after Suzuki’s withdrawal from MotoGP at the end of 2022, it has been downhill Rins career since then. Joining LCR Honda in 2010
Rins is still seen using a crank in the paddock and hasn’t finished higher than seventh since joining Yamaha in 2024. Former MotoGP and WSBK rider Redding therefore questions his position as a factory rider.
Scott Redding thinks Alex Reigns’ passport is keeping him at Yamaha
It is no secret that the premier class is dominated by Spanish and Italian riders. New owners Liberty Media sought to address this, with startups Toprak Razgatlioglu and Diogo Moreira bringing new nationalities to the grid in 2026.
However, of the 22 riders on the grid, nine are Spanish and six are Italian. Redding questions why Rin is riding a factory Yamaha bike given his inconsistent results.
Are there too many Spanish riders on the MotoGP grid?
He said through YouTube channel full discussion“There are a few guys, and they’re all good riders. I’m not taking anything away from them, but you have guys like Alex Rins at the factory Yamaha.
“And I’m sitting there scratching my head, ‘Why?’ I said. Good rider, but suffered a lot of injuries, not consistent. And I shouldn’t do that, but he’s Spanish.
There might be a little link down the line that might help a bit. You just have to play with the cards you are dealt. And being British doesn’t make it any easier and there really isn’t a British rider in MotoGP.
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Alex Rins is facing his final season in MotoGP.
In 2026, Rins’ struggles continued at Yamaha. The new V4 engine is extremely underpowered, with the Spaniard scoring just three points so far.
In the year Moving from Fabio Quatararo to Honda in 2027, Rins hopes that Yamaha will focus more on it And his technical feedback. But the 30-year-old’s future with the club is not looking good.
It has been reported. Rins is facing his final season in MotoGP.The contract was It is ending at the end of 2026. Yamaha is already looking at several riders for 2027, with George Martin already signed.
Luca Marini linked with Yamaha.Like Moto2 star Izan Guevara. Rins will need to seriously improve his form if he is to have any chance of staying on the grid, let alone with Yamaha.
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