Yamaha confirms Xavi Vierge for 2026 WorldSBK season
Honda rider Xavi Vierge will officially join Pata Maxus Yamaha for the 2026 WorldSBK season, replacing six-time champion Jonathan Rea.
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Honda rider Xavi Vierge will officially join Pata Maxus Yamaha for the 2026 WorldSBK season, replacing six-time champion Jonathan Rea.
Fabio Quartararo admitted his Yamaha MotoGP future depends entirely on its bike for the 2026 season after an underwhelming V4 test in Misano.
Yamaha's MotoGP riders are split over the Japanese manufacturer's new V4 engine following its second run in the Misano test.
Yamaha has officially unveiled its new V4-powered YZR-M1 MotoGP bike, which will be piloted by test rider Augusto Fernandez in Misano.
Yamaha rider Alex Rins revealed that the manufacturer’s V4 project is two seconds slower than the current M1.
Fabio Quartararo admits his Yamaha currently has “zero potential” despite finishing in the top five in both races at the German MotoGP round.
Northern Irishman Jonathan Rea unveiled a tribute helmet in honour of fellow countryman Joey Dunlop at the Donington WorldSBK round.
Yamaha has announced the signing of Andrea Dovizioso, who will join its MotoGP test rider line-up on a three-year deal until 2027.
Pramac Racing has responded to the persistent rumours regarding the potential signature of WorldSBK champion Toprak Razgatlioglu for the 2026 MotoGP season.
Fabio Quartararo revealed that his number one priority is to "get back to the top" of MotoGP with Yamaha.