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Rins to switch to car racing after MotoGP exit
Rins said he will end two-wheel racing after 14 years and pursue a new project he has not yet disclosed.
- On September 10, 2026, MotoGP rider Alex Rins announced he will step away from motorcycle racing at the end of the 2026 season. The 30-year-old is transitioning to four-wheel competition after a 14-year career on two wheels.
- Yamaha confirmed two months ago that Rins would be dropped from its factory MotoGP programme, ending his three-year stint. The six-time Grand Prix winner faced performance struggles following a serious injury at Mugello that affected his recent seasons.
- While Jack Miller, Brad Binder, and Franco Morbidelli confirmed moves to WorldSBK, Rins declined two opportunities in the series. He said he found "another thing that really motivates me more" in his undisclosed four-wheel project.
- Following Rins' departure and Fabio Quartararo's move to Honda, Yamaha will field an all-new lineup next year with Jorge Martin and Ogura. The factory team faces significant roster changes as the season concludes.
- Reflecting on his decision, Rins admitted that stepping away was "not an easy choice" after 14 years in the sport. He has not ruled out returning to motorcycles in a limited capacity, similar to Cal Crutchlow.
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He's ruled out his possible participation in the Superbikes World Cup.
The Catalan rider has announced his retirement from motorcycles and leaves a future open to cars
Alex Rins retires. The Yamaha driver, who had already announced to close his MotoGp experience at the end of the year at the end of 2026, will not race in the Superbike in the next season and will end his motorbike career at the end of the year. I had two rather valid options to switch to Superbike, but I will not go there [...] The article "I found something that attracts me more, my motorbike career is over": Rins announces the withdrawal. In …
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