MotoGP will lose a golden generation at the end of the 2026 season. Five premier class riders are set to depart, with three of them moving to WorldSBK. Maverick Vinales, Alex Rins, Jack Miller, Brad Binder, and Franco Morbidelli are the names saying goodbye after years of thrilling fans.
All five were born in 1995, except for Morbidelli, who was born in December 1994. Between them, they have 25 premier class grand prix victories and 84 wins across all three categories. Their standout achievements include Morbidelli's 2017 Moto2 title, plus Moto3 crowns for Vinales (2013) and Binder (2016).
Three Riders Continue in WorldSBK
Australia's Jack Miller will join the factory Yamaha team in WorldSBK next season. After 12 seasons in MotoGP and four victories, Miller is ready for the production-based challenge. Meanwhile, Brad Binder has been officially confirmed to join BMW Motorrad WorldSBK. After 16 years in grand prix racing and seven in the premier class, Binder leaves KTM to start a new chapter with BMW, where he will partner Miguel Oliveira, who moved to WorldSBK earlier this year.
Franco Morbidelli is also expected to follow. Although not yet officially announced, the Italian is rumoured to have signed with the factory Ducati team, replacing Nicolo Bulega. Ducati has dominated WorldSBK this season with 26 wins from 27 races. After nine years in MotoGP, Morbidelli is set for a new challenge. He was runner-up in the 2020 MotoGP championship and has three premier class victories.
Their arrival is expected to boost the competitiveness and popularity of WorldSBK. One key factor is Michelin's arrival as the sole tyre supplier, replacing Pirelli, which will move to MotoGP. This should ease the transition for riders coming from MotoGP.
Vinales and Rins Reject WorldSBK
On the other hand, Maverick Vinales and Alex Rins have ruled out a move to WorldSBK. Vinales, currently with Tech3 KTM, made his position clear on social media: "Stop writing stupid articles about me: I will not race in SBK and I will finish the year as stated in my contract." Vinales's contract with KTM expires at the end of 2026, and he has yet to decide his future. Rins has also reportedly rejected the WorldSBK option, though no official statement has been made.
The departure of these five riders marks the end of an era. MotoGP will welcome fresh faces from Moto2, but the legacy of these veterans will be remembered. For fans, the 2026 season will be the last chance to see them in action in the premier class.
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MotoGP 2027 kehilangan lima pembalap top: Vinales, Rins, Miller, Binder, dan Morbidelli. Tiga di antaranya pindah ke WorldSBK, simak detailnya.
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