{"id":2035301,"date":"2026-07-09T16:01:41","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T13:01:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2035301"},"modified":"2026-07-09T16:01:41","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T13:01:41","slug":"yamaha-rider-accepts-motogp-exit-trying-to-find-something-in-worldsbk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2035301","title":{"rendered":"Yamaha rider accepts MotoGP exit: \u201cTrying to find something in WorldSBK\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1331332_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;]<\/p>\n<article>\n<header id=\"lbs-article\" class=\"article header article-header section layout layout--article-header\">\n<div class=\"col headline\">\n<div>\n<h1>Yamaha rider accepts MotoGP exit: \u201cTrying to find something in WorldSBK\u201d<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Alex Rins says WorldSBK is now his main target after losing his Yamaha MotoGP ride for the 2027 season.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section two-column\">\n<div class=\"col article-info\">\n<div>\n<address> Peter McLaren <\/address>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><time datetime=\"2026-07-09T17:01:41+01:00\">09 Jul 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col article-actions\">\n<div class=\"block block-better-social-sharing-buttons block-social-sharing-buttons-block\">\n<div class=\"social-sharing-buttons\"><span class=\"ssb-title\"> Share<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div id=\"lbs-content\" class=\"content wide-two-column-sticky section layout layout--wide-two-column-sticky\">\n<div class=\"col first-column\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1331332_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1331332_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1331332_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1331332_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1331332_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1331332_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1331332_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1331332_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1331332_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Alex Rins, 2026 Sachsenring MotoGP.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-preferred-source\">\n<aside>\n<div class=\"preferred-source\">\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div>  Prefer Crash.Net on Google <\/div>\n<div> See our stories more often<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"button\">  Add <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Alex Rins appears to have accepted that he will be among several grand prix winners forced off the MotoGP grid at the end of this season.<\/p>\n<p>The Spaniard, who claimed five MotoGP victories with Suzuki before adding a sixth for LCR Honda in 2023, is now focused on enjoying his remaining races while exploring a move to WorldSBK.<\/p>\n<p>Rins officially lost his Monster Yamaha seat following confirmation that Jorge Martin and Ai Ogura will form the factory&#8217;s all-new line-up for 2027.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1329542_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1329542_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1329542_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1329542_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1329542_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1329542_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1329542_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1329542_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1329542_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Alex Rins, 2026 Assen MotoGP.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cHonestly no, I don\u2019t have anything in this paddock for next year,\u201d Rins said at the Sachsenring on Thursday.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cWe are trying to find something in Superbike.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSo let&#8217;s try to enjoy these last races, because I would like to finish in a good way my career here in the MotoGP paddock.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHonestly, these last years in terms of results have not gone super well.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>As such, Rins stressed that his priority for WorldSBK is simply \u201cto find a good bike\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs I said, we are struggling a lot these three years, and I&#8217;m missing a little bit to finish on the podium, to fight for the top positions.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1330938_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1330938_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1330938_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1330938_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1330938_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1330938_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1330938_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1330938_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1330938_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Alex Rins, 2026 Assen MotoGP.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Bulega&#8217;s WorldSBK seat &#8220;in demand&#8221;<\/h2>\n<p>Ducati is dominating this year&#8217;s WorldSBK championship with Nicolo Bulega and Iker Lecuona.<\/p>\n<p>However, Bulega&#8217;s expected move to MotoGP with VR46 would open up a coveted factory Panigale ride for the new Michelin era.<\/p>\n<p>Rins knows other high-profile riders facing uncertain MotoGP futures, including Brad Binder, Jack Miller, Maverick Vinales and Franco Morbidelli, are also likely to target that seat.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read Also<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-53ee7372cd2cfad89e6aa745985c60b81cc5b5598dba83918a981bc11dc4b3b1\">\n<div class=\"item-list\">\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cIt&#8217;s going to be interesting\u201d &#8211; Ai Ogura, Jorge Martin talk Yamaha MotoGP move<\/li>\n<li>Fabio Quartararo: German MotoGP track \u201cnot easy\u201d for Yamaha<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cApparently there are around four [other] riders not having a seat next year here in MotoGP,\u201d Rins said.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cFor sure they are moving in the same way as me with my manager&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSo this Ducati place, if Bulega came here, will be really in demand. But yeah, let&#8217;s see.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Although WorldSBK is the obvious choice, Rins isn\u2019t ruling out something more radical.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI can consider many things, but at the same time, I need to find something that I can enjoy again,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf it&#8217;s MotoAmerica, if it&#8217;s Superbikes, if it&#8217;s rally with cars, I don&#8217;t know, I need to find something that motivates me again.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>One option Rins has already ruled out is becoming a test rider.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI want to race.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Whatever happens next, Rins says he has the full support of his wife and family.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI really appreciate that because, as you can imagine, these times are a little bit hard.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen you are at home, and you receive a call from your manager or from someone, or read the news, your mood can change in five seconds, no?<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cSo it&#8217;s not that easy.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Rins arrives at the Sachsenring 19th in the MotoGP world championship after scoring his first top-10 finish of the season on the struggling Yamaha V4 at Assen.<\/p>\n<p>Team-mate Fabio Quartararo is set to join Honda next season.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-campaign-monitor\">\n<h2>Don&#8217;t miss the latest MotoGP talking points<\/h2>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-field-keywords block-layout-builder\">\n<h2>Tags:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Alex Rins<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">2027<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-next-prev\">\n<div class=\"next-prev-pager contextual-region\">\n<div class=\"items\">\n<div class=\"item prev\">\n<h3> Previous <span>Article<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"card card_plain\">\n<div class=\"content\"> \u201cIt&#8217;s going to be interesting\u201d &#8211; Ai Ogura, Jorge Martin talk Yamaha MotoGP move <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item next\">\n<h3> Next <span>Article<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"card card_plain\">\n<div class=\"content\"> Why one Ducati MotoGP star was swayed to leave the brand for 2027 <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-author-block block block-configurable-views-block\">\n<div class=\"author-view grid-view js-view-dom-id-31697bde74f4d91fe0ff6b168b7ce311bd6785ab3c8b7bdfb1313ef125825e9c\">\n<div class=\"card user default\">\n<div class=\"image\"> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/pictures\/picture-72168-1654791772.png?height=270&amp;format=webp 270w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/pictures\/picture-72168-1654791772.png?height=180&amp;format=webp 180w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/pictures\/picture-72168-1654791772.png?height=90&amp;format=webp 90w\" sizes=\"100px\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"header\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"name\">Peter McLaren<\/div>\n<div class=\"role\">MotoGP Editor<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"desc\">\n<p>Peter has been in the paddock for 20 years and has seen Valentino Rossi come and go. 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class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> MotoGP  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Yamaha rider accepts MotoGP exit: \u201cTrying to find something in WorldSBK\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1783612901\"> 37m ago<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1331332_hires.jpg?height=270&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 270w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1331332_hires.jpg?height=180&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 180w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1331332_hires.jpg?height=90&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 90w\" sizes=\"100px\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> MotoGP  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cIt&#8217;s going to be interesting\u201d &#8211; Ai 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Vinales&#8217; extraordinary future claim after KTM MotoGP contract fallout<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1783602641\"> 3h ago<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1331187_hires_1600x900.jpg?height=270&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 270w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1331187_hires_1600x900.jpg?height=180&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 180w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1331187_hires_1600x900.jpg?height=90&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 90w\" sizes=\"100px\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> MotoGP  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>MotoGP rider rejected by KTM \u201cmade a good decision\u201d about 850cc future<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1783601650\"> 3h ago<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1331161_hires.jpg?height=270&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 270w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1331161_hires.jpg?height=180&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 180w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1331161_hires.jpg?height=90&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 90w\" sizes=\"100px\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> MotoGP  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u2018A common mistake\u2019 &#8211; Marco Bezzecchi explains huge Assen MotoGP crash<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1783600969\"> 3h ago<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1331163_hires.jpg?height=270&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 270w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1331163_hires.jpg?height=180&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 180w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1331163_hires.jpg?height=90&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 90w\" sizes=\"100px\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> MotoGP  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Pedro Acosta declared fit for Germany MotoGP after recent surgery<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1783598978\"> 4h ago<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1330683_hires.jpg?height=270&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 270w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1330683_hires.jpg?height=180&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 180w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1330683_hires.jpg?height=90&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 90w\" sizes=\"100px\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Alex Rins says WorldSBK is now his main target after losing his Yamaha MotoGP ride for the 2027 season.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Alex Rins appears to have accepted that he will be among several grand prix winners forced off the MotoGP grid at the end of this season.<\/p>\n<p>The Spaniard, who claimed five MotoGP victories with Suzuki before adding a sixth for LCR Honda in 2023, is now focused on enjoying his remaining races while exploring a move to WorldSBK.<\/p>\n<p>Rins officially lost his Monster Yamaha seat following confirmation that Jorge Martin and Ai Ogura will form the factory&#8217;s all-new line-up for 2027.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1329542_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1329542_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1329542_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1329542_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1329542_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1329542_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1329542_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1329542_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1329542_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Alex Rins, 2026 Assen MotoGP.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cHonestly no, I don\u2019t have anything in this paddock for next year,\u201d Rins said at the Sachsenring on Thursday.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cWe are trying to find something in Superbike.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSo let&#8217;s try to enjoy these last races, because I would like to finish in a good way my career here in the MotoGP paddock.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHonestly, these last years in terms of results have not gone super well.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>As such, Rins stressed that his priority for WorldSBK is simply \u201cto find a good bike\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs I said, we are struggling a lot these three years, and I&#8217;m missing a little bit to finish on the podium, to fight for the top positions.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1330938_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1330938_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1330938_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1330938_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1330938_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1330938_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1330938_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1330938_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1330938_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Alex Rins, 2026 Assen MotoGP.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Bulega&#8217;s WorldSBK seat &#8220;in demand&#8221;<\/h2>\n<p>Ducati is dominating this year&#8217;s WorldSBK championship with Nicolo Bulega and Iker Lecuona.<\/p>\n<p>However, Bulega&#8217;s expected move to MotoGP with VR46 would open up a coveted factory Panigale ride for the new Michelin era.<\/p>\n<p>Rins knows other high-profile riders facing uncertain MotoGP futures, including Brad Binder, Jack Miller, Maverick Vinales and Franco Morbidelli, are also likely to target that seat.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read Also<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-53ee7372cd2cfad89e6aa745985c60b81cc5b5598dba83918a981bc11dc4b3b1\">\n<div class=\"item-list\">\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cIt&#8217;s going to be interesting\u201d &#8211; Ai Ogura, Jorge Martin talk Yamaha MotoGP move<\/li>\n<li>Fabio Quartararo: German MotoGP track \u201cnot easy\u201d for Yamaha<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cApparently there are around four [other] riders not having a seat next year here in MotoGP,\u201d Rins said.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cFor sure they are moving in the same way as me with my manager&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSo this Ducati place, if Bulega came here, will be really in demand. But yeah, let&#8217;s see.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Although WorldSBK is the obvious choice, Rins isn\u2019t ruling out something more radical.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI can consider many things, but at the same time, I need to find something that I can enjoy again,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf it&#8217;s MotoAmerica, if it&#8217;s Superbikes, if it&#8217;s rally with cars, I don&#8217;t know, I need to find something that motivates me again.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>One option Rins has already ruled out is becoming a test rider.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI want to race.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Whatever happens next, Rins says he has the full support of his wife and family.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI really appreciate that because, as you can imagine, these times are a little bit hard.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen you are at home, and you receive a call from your manager or from someone, or read the news, your mood can change in five seconds, no?<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cSo it&#8217;s not that easy.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Rins arrives at the Sachsenring 19th in the MotoGP world championship after scoring his first top-10 finish of the season on the struggling Yamaha V4 at Assen.<\/p>\n<p>Team-mate Fabio Quartararo is set to join Honda next season.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-campaign-monitor\">\n<h2>Don&#8217;t miss the latest MotoGP talking points<\/h2>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Alex Rins appears to have accepted that he will be among several grand prix winners forced off the MotoGP grid at the end of this season.<\/p>\n<p>The Spaniard, who claimed five MotoGP victories with Suzuki before adding a sixth for LCR Honda in 2023, is now focused on enjoying his remaining races while exploring a move to WorldSBK.<\/p>\n<p>Rins officially lost his Monster Yamaha seat following confirmation that Jorge Martin and Ai Ogura will form the factory&#8217;s all-new line-up for 2027.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1329542_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1329542_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1329542_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1329542_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1329542_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1329542_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1329542_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1329542_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1329542_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Alex Rins, 2026 Assen MotoGP.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cHonestly no, I don\u2019t have anything in this paddock for next year,\u201d Rins said at the Sachsenring on Thursday.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cWe are trying to find something in Superbike.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSo let&#8217;s try to enjoy these last races, because I would like to finish in a good way my career here in the MotoGP paddock.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHonestly, these last years in terms of results have not gone super well.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>As such, Rins stressed that his priority for WorldSBK is simply \u201cto find a good bike\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs I said, we are struggling a lot these three years, and I&#8217;m missing a little bit to finish on the podium, to fight for the top positions.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1330938_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1330938_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1330938_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1330938_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1330938_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1330938_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1330938_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1330938_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1330938_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Alex Rins, 2026 Assen MotoGP.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Bulega&#8217;s WorldSBK seat &#8220;in demand&#8221;<\/h2>\n<p>Ducati is dominating this year&#8217;s WorldSBK championship with Nicolo Bulega and Iker Lecuona.<\/p>\n<p>However, Bulega&#8217;s expected move to MotoGP with VR46 would open up a coveted factory Panigale ride for the new Michelin era.<\/p>\n<p>Rins knows other high-profile riders facing uncertain MotoGP futures, including Brad Binder, Jack Miller, Maverick Vinales and Franco Morbidelli, are also likely to target that seat.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read Also<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-53ee7372cd2cfad89e6aa745985c60b81cc5b5598dba83918a981bc11dc4b3b1\">\n<div class=\"item-list\">\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cIt&#8217;s going to be interesting\u201d &#8211; Ai Ogura, Jorge Martin talk Yamaha MotoGP move<\/li>\n<li>Fabio Quartararo: German MotoGP track \u201cnot easy\u201d for Yamaha<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cApparently there are around four [other] riders not having a seat next year here in MotoGP,\u201d Rins said.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cFor sure they are moving in the same way as me with my manager&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSo this Ducati place, if Bulega came here, will be really in demand. But yeah, let&#8217;s see.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Although WorldSBK is the obvious choice, Rins isn\u2019t ruling out something more radical.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI can consider many things, but at the same time, I need to find something that I can enjoy again,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf it&#8217;s MotoAmerica, if it&#8217;s Superbikes, if it&#8217;s rally with cars, I don&#8217;t know, I need to find something that motivates me again.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>One option Rins has already ruled out is becoming a test rider.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI want to race.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Whatever happens next, Rins says he has the full support of his wife and family.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI really appreciate that because, as you can imagine, these times are a little bit hard.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen you are at home, and you receive a call from your manager or from someone, or read the news, your mood can change in five seconds, no?<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cSo it&#8217;s not that easy.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Rins arrives at the Sachsenring 19th in the MotoGP world championship after scoring his first top-10 finish of the season on the struggling Yamaha V4 at Assen.<\/p>\n<p>Team-mate Fabio Quartararo is set to join Honda next season.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-campaign-monitor\">\n<h2>Don&#8217;t miss the latest MotoGP talking points<\/h2>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;http:\/\/crash.net\/motogp\/news\/1100463\/1\/yamaha-rider-accepts-motogp-exit-trying-find-something-worldsbk&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1331332_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;] Yamaha rider accepts MotoGP exit: \u201cTrying to find something in WorldSBK\u201d Alex Rins says WorldSBK is now his main target after losing his Yamaha MotoGP ride for the 2027 season. 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