Miguel Oliveira, the new BMW Superbike rider, was quite bitter about leaving the MotoGP grid. Brad Binder, his former KTM teammate, even claimed that the Portuguese rider still had plenty left in the tank and that his speed was too much for a team to ignore. However, it didn't work out, and now he finds himself, against his will, in WSBK, a respectable category, of course, but one that lives in the shadow of MotoGP. What if Oliveira were to return to the premier class… as a development rider for BMW?
It's a recurring theme. Every year, It is believed that BMW can finally take a step forward and begin a new chapter in its racing history by joining the MotoGP championship.In 2024, the Bavarian firm had even bought Suzuki's data for 18 million euros, a colossal amount which suggested that they would finally come in 2027, for the new regulations. But no, still nothing, and even a contrary current according to the BMW board on the matter.
Miguel Oliveira, who has not yet competed in a single WSBK race, would welcome BMW's arrival in MotoGP. “I’m certainly not the best person to talk about it and I don’t know their future plans. I know they’re committed to WorldSBK and that’s what they want to do for next season.” From 2027 onwards, I think that will also be the caseOne might therefore think that this would be a logical next step, but it depends on many things.I would love to see them in MotoGP, that's for sure. » we read in the columns of crash.net.
One could imagine Oliveira as an excellent test rider for the brand if they were to take this gamble, as he would likely be too old to aspire to a full-time seat. Of course, these are only suppositions, and the reality, for the moment, confirms BMW's place in Superbike. « They have been participating in the WorldSBK championship for over ten years nowThey are therefore well established there and are among the most successful manufacturers. he recalled.
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