Overview
- Yamaha Motor Europe confirmed Vierge for the Pata Maxus Yamaha WorldSBK Official Team for 2026, filling the seat vacated by retiring six-time champion Jonathan Rea.
- The Spaniard will depart Honda after four seasons in WorldSBK.
- He is scheduled to ride the Yamaha R1 for the first time at the post-season Jerez test.
- Yamaha’s 2026 lineups are complete, with Stefano Manzi moving up to join Remy Gardner at GYTR GRT as Locatelli lines up alongside Vierge at Pata Maxus.
- Honda has not announced its 2026 pairing, with reporting suggesting Jake Dixon and Somkiat Chantra as possibilities.