While the engineers were still working on the V4 issues at Sepang, Jack Miller and Toprak Razgatlioglu of the Pramac team, a satellite of the brand, decided to remind everyone of one essential thing: MotoGP is also about spectacle.
In the aftermath of the first preseason tests at Sepang – complicated for Yamaha – the pilots found themselves at Kuala Lumpur to officially launch the 2026 season in front of thousands of fans. And if there was one duo not to miss, it was definitely that of Pramac Racing.
À Sepang, the new V4 prototype of Yamaha showed worrying mechanical flaws. Miller carefully avoided technical questions. RazgatliogluHe, however, already seemed to grasp the magnitude of the challenge that his arrival in MotoGP represented.
But in the streets of Kuala Lumpur A complete change of atmosphere. Perfectly timed stoppies, controlled slides, feet firmly planted, predatory smiles: Jalan Ampang was transformed into an impromptu arena. The fans loved it.
« Pramac, the most cheerful team on the plateau »
Social media erupted. One fan on X summed up the general feeling: They may not be the fastest, but Pramac will certainly be the most joyful team in MotoGP »
Under another video of the stunts: Toprak and Miller may not even achieve good results, but they will provide us with entertainment. »
And even : " Prima Pramac really brings atmosphere to the event this season! »
The message is clear. Even if the podium seems out of reach in the short term, the duo is already winning over the public.
Another supporter got carried away: Toprak's riding style with Jack Miller has already transformed the Jalan Ampang road into a veritable circuit »
And this comment, almost fatalistic but enthusiastic: The show really starts now. No matter where Yamaha is located, this duo is sure to make a splash on screen.. »
And let's not forget the final burst of laughter: " Oh my god, the Pramac guys! LOL, that's so cool! »
Three-time Superbike World Champion, Razgatlioglu He arrives with a huge reputation. But MotoGP is a different world.
The adaptations are profound: tires, electronics, carbon brakes, aerodynamic management… The Turk is discovering what his peers had predicted.
Miller He dismissed rumors of an official mentorship, but left the door wide open: he will be available "at any time" to advise his teammate.
Soil Aim high: to become the most successful rider in history in his transition from WSBK to the MotoGPFor now, the reference remains Cal Crutchlow with his three Grand Prix victories.
The contrast is striking. In the box, Yamaha looking for technical answers. In the street, Pramac show offer.
This may be their best card for 2026: if performance is delayed, popular support is already secured.
And sometimes, in an ultra-calculated paddock, a little bit of raw adrenaline is enough to reignite the flame.
It remains to be seen whether, behind the stoppies and the smiles, there is also a sporting surprise hidden.
