Overview

• BMW confirmed Oliveira for the ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team in 2026, forming a new pairing with Danilo Petrucci.
• The announcement finalizes BMW’s 2026 factory line-up as Michael van der Mark’s tenure ends after this season.
• Toprak Razgatlioglu moves from BMW to Pramac Yamaha in MotoGP, effectively taking the Pramac seat Oliveira leaves.
• Oliveira considered a MotoGP testing role but chose to continue racing regularly in WorldSBK.
• Both BMW riders are currently signed only for 2026, with the manufacturer yet to announce plans beyond that season.