Jack Miller lost his Pramac MotoGP seat for the 2027 season as Yamaha finalized its rider lineup, sources confirmed Thursday before the Hungarian Grand Prix. The decision came after Yamaha committed Toprak Razgatlioglu to the team and chose Izan Guevara for the remaining Pramac seat, leaving Miller without a contract beyond 2026.
Yamaha’s decision to sign Toprak Razgatlioglu for the 2026 MotoGP season has placed significant pressure on the existing Pramac satellite team lineup, sources confirmed Thursday ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix. Razgatlioglu, who is set to make his MotoGP debut with Pramac in 2026, effectively occupies one of the two available seats on the team, leaving only one slot open for current riders Jack Miller and Miguel Oliveira, according to reports from Motorsport.com and Yahoo Sports.
Jack Miller, who had been negotiating to remain with Pramac through the 2026 season, reportedly finalized an agreement with Yamaha on Thursday, sources told Motorsport.com.
This deal would keep Miller with Paolo Campinoti’s squad until the end of 2026, according to the same reports. Miller’s original contract with Pramac-Yamaha was signed late in 2024 for the 2025 season after he was released by KTM in June of that year, with that initial deal covering only one year. Oliveira’s contract, by contrast, reportedly extends through 2026, intensifying the competition for the remaining Pramac seat.
The uncertainty surrounding the second Pramac seat for 2026 was well documented in the months leading up to this announcement. Motorsport.com reported that both Miller and Oliveira were awaiting Yamaha’s final decision, with the team weighing their options carefully. Miller publicly expressed frustration over the delay in the decision, describing himself as being in a “waiting” situation as the team postponed its roster announcement. The unresolved status of the Pramac lineup was a focal point in the MotoGP transfer market, with the final composition of Yamaha’s satellite team still open as of early August 2025.
While some media outlets speculated that Miller’s departure was linked to Izan Guevara joining Yamaha in 2027, the sources reviewed do not confirm this connection. No official statements from Yamaha or Pramac have verified Guevara’s inclusion in the 2027 rider lineup. The reports primarily focus on Razgatlioglu’s 2026 debut and the direct competition between Miller and Oliveira for the remaining Pramac seat. Without an official announcement, Guevara’s future with Yamaha remains unconfirmed, and any claims about his 2027 contract require further verification from team or manufacturer sources.
Miguel Oliveira has been identified by multiple reports as the other rider directly affected by Yamaha’s lineup decisions. According to Yahoo Sports and The Race, the signing of Razgatlioglu has effectively squeezed either Miller or Oliveira out of the Pramac team for 2026. While Miller appears to have secured his place for 2026, Oliveira is expected to be released from the team, although no official confirmation has been provided. This situation underscores the competitive and shifting nature of the MotoGP rider market, especially within satellite teams like Pramac.
The timeline of Yamaha’s decisions adds further context to the situation. Reports indicate that Yamaha finalized Razgatlioglu’s signing as early as June 2025, a move that triggered the uncertainty around the remaining Pramac seats. Miller’s contract renewal reportedly came at the “11th hour,” according to Fox Sports, highlighting the late-stage negotiations that characterized the 2025 and 2026 rider market. Paddock GP noted that broader market changes are expected to continue into 2027, when many current contracts expire, potentially leading to further rider movements.
As of the latest reports, Yamaha has not issued an official statement confirming the full 2026 or 2027 rider lineup beyond Razgatlioglu’s signing and Miller’s reported agreement for 2026. The situation remains fluid, with sources indicating that official announcements are anticipated in the coming days. Meanwhile, the Pramac team and its riders face ongoing uncertainty as they prepare for the remainder of the 2025 season and look ahead to 2026.
In summary, Yamaha’s commitment to Toprak Razgatlioglu for 2026 has reshaped the Pramac MotoGP team’s rider lineup, placing Miller and Oliveira in direct competition for the remaining seat. Miller appears to have secured a contract through 2026, while Oliveira’s future with the team is uncertain. The involvement of Izan Guevara in Yamaha’s future plans remains speculative without official confirmation. The final composition of Yamaha’s satellite team is expected to become clearer following forthcoming official announcements from the manufacturer.
