Alex Rins has confirmed he will end his motorcycle racing career to switch to four-wheel racing in 2027. The announcement comes ahead of the San Marino Grand Prix, after he lost his seat at the Yamaha factory MotoGP team.
The 30-year-old revealed he has an exciting project in car racing but cannot disclose details yet. "I will not go to a superbike next year," he said. "As I told you some races ago, I have a really good, really interesting project in mind that I can't reveal because it's not done 100%. So, I'm really happy. It was difficult to choose because I spent all my life in MotoGP, in this championship, with many fights, many races and many wins. 14 years more or less across all classes. So, I will stop with the two wheels."
Rins admitted he had options in WorldSBK but chose a path that motivates him more. "I had two possibilities there. I really want to say thanks to them because they were quite interested in me. But I found another thing that really motivates me more," he added.
Rins moved to MotoGP with Suzuki in 2017 after a strong junior career in Moto2 and Moto3. In 10 seasons, he scored six wins and 18 podiums, mostly with Suzuki. A move to LCR Honda in 2023 saw him win in just his third race, but a serious injury at Mugello kept him out for much of the season. His three-year stint with Yamaha has yet to yield the results he hoped for, with the M1's declining performance and his own struggles after the injury affecting his form.
"I've asked myself a lot whether I'm sad to quit, whether to continue or not, whether to change championships," he admitted. "It's something I've been doing all my life, and in the end it's just the routine you have. My whole life I've been preparing to race motorcycles. What's happening now is complicated, and it's certainly taken away some of my desire to continue in the world of motorcycles. I have to be satisfied with what I've achieved. It's been 14 years here in the MotoGP world championship. There have been many victories, battles in the best sense of the word. I've fought for championships in Moto3, Moto2, and MotoGP. I haven't won them all, but I've had the opportunity to fight the title in all three categories."
Rins' decision to switch to car racing marks the end of an era for a rider known for his determination and speed. Although he hasn't revealed details, he insists this is the right choice for his future. "I asked myself many times whether to continue or not. But the other option is something that motivates me," he concluded.
With Rins' departure, MotoGP loses one of its talented riders who once challenged for titles. Fans around the world now await news of his new adventure in car racing. Will he follow in the footsteps of other former MotoGP riders who found success on four wheels? Only time will tell.
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