The Portuguese rider closes his MotoGP chapter with emotion before joining WSBK. Miguel Oliveira, five-time MotoGP winner and a key figure in the championship for almost a decade, delivered a remarkably sincere farewell speech, paying a heartfelt tribute to KTM—the brand that shaped the core of his career, step by step. One of the most elegant riders on the grid leaves the premier class with humility, gratitude, and a clear-sightedness that commands respect.
From his thunderous Moto3 debut in 2015 with the Ajo team — a season in which he finished runner-up after a dazzling comeback — to his victorious return to KTM in Moto2, Olive tree has consistently climbed the ranks with cold determination and an exceptional sense of racing.
The statistics speak for themselves: six victories In Grand Prix racing, three categories were mastered, and above all, two unforgettable triumphs in MotoGP — Austria 2020, a historic first victory for Tech3, then its apotheosis at home with the victory at Portugal.
In Valencia, the Portuguese player spoke, recounting his journey with palpable emotion: I've had a career that few drivers can say they've achieved in different categories. I had the privilege of having done that »
Then, he made a point of expressing his special thanks to the organization that supported him for most of his rise to the top:
« I am indebted to KTM because they have helped me a lot throughout my career »
Miguel Oliveira: “ The KTM was fantastic to ride. »
Olive tree insists: behind every result, every victory, every rebirth, there are a multitude of anonymous faces and hands.
He confides that a large part of his future performances, regardless of the championship, will be the direct result of what he has learned riding the different motorcycles he has piloted.
Because before changing sporting continents, Olive tree delivered a straightforward technical analysis:
« The KTM was a good motorcycle with a powerful engine, and on a good day with very, very good rear traction. So, it was fantastic to ride. In the wet, it was practically unbeatable. »
Aprilia A machine dynamic that excelled in fast corners ", but whose engine lacked power compared to the benchmarks.
Yamaha A motorcycle friendly " he specifies, but " which suffered from rear traction problems ».
With honesty and hindsight, Olive tree He thus presents an assessment true to his style: precise, nuanced, without excess.
Now, a new chapter begins: he's headed to the Superbike World Championship in 2026, where he will ride for BMWA transition that intrigues as much as it excites motorcycle sports enthusiasts. Because Miguel Oliveira He is not just a fast driver: he is a competitor with nerves of steel, a perfectionist, a strategist who has shone on three very different machines.
Alors que le MotoGP Turn the page, but one certainty remains: the story of Miguel Oliveira It doesn't end here. It simply changes scenery. And given the passion and tenacity he has shown over these seven years, the next chapter is likely to be spectacular. His MotoGP legacy is already etched. The rest is yet to be written.
