With Toprak Razgatlioglu's confirmed arrival at Pramac Yamaha for 2026, the Italian team faces a difficult decision: which of its two current riders, Jack Miller or Miguel Oliveira, will step down? Team boss Gino Borsoi spoke to Speedweek about the tense but still uncertain situation.
Borsoi first insists on the very professional profile of Miguel Oliveira, whom he describes as an exemplary driver in the box: “ he is someone very polite, open, with whom one can discuss frankly. He knows exactly what he wants and his technical returns are always clear. » The Portuguese, however, missed three races after his crash in Argentina, a blow for both him and Yamaha , who relied on his experience to advance the M1.
« Unfortunately, this injury occurred at the wrong time »Deplores Borsoi. " He was starting to find his rhythm, but the season is already well underway. »
As for Jack Miller, he represents the complete opposite: an instinctive rider, who adapts and pushes the bike to its limits even when it is not perfect. It is precisely for this complementarity that we chose these two pilots ", Explain Borsoi. " One needs a well-tuned bike, the other can go fast even with an imperfect setup. If both succeed, it means we will have developed a universal motorcycle, accessible to a maximum number of pilots »
Gino Borsoi: “ For the moment, between Yamaha and Pramac, each is passing the buck to the other »
The arrival of the Superbike World Champion radically changes the equation. One of the two current riders will have to step aside. But who decides? Yamaha ou Pramac ? Borsoi kicks a little into touch: " For the moment, each is shifting the blame to the other. Yamaha says it's up to us, we say it's their decision…The truth is that everything will be decided by two people, but within the framework of a contract. »
Clauses exist, as do deadlines, and until a critical date is reached, no official decision will be announced. But behind-the-scenes discussions have already begun.
According to some internal sources, Yamaha , management is not insensitive to the profile of Jack MillerHis combative temperament, his ability to galvanize the team – and even to push a teammate like fabio quartararo to surpass himself – play in his favor. Borsoi remains cautious on this point: " These are internal considerations. It is not up to me to publicly detail our assessments. The contract remains the basis of everything, and we must respect it. »
In summary, Pramac finds itself at the heart of a complex equation in MotoGP : two complementary drivers, a rising star on the horizon, and decisions to be made behind the scenes. For Miguel Oliveira as for Jack Miller, the future will depend as much on the results on the track as on the political strategies between Yamaha and his satellite team.
