Pramac’s start to life as a Yamaha satellite team wasn’t expected to be anything special, and it hasn’t been so far, but there are plenty of reasons to be optimistic for the future.
Yamaha have spent much of the last two seasons with a bike capable of fighting at the back of the MotoGP pack only.
It would have been easy for them to surrender and focus on new regulations in 2027, but ahead of a new partnership with Pramac, they gave their all.
And it has already handsomely paid off, with Fabio Quartararo’s ‘perfect’ French Grand Prix earning them a second place, and first pole position in three years.
Pramac’s Jack Miller was ‘devastated’ after missing out on a potential victory at Le Mans, following a dramatic highside.
Miller’s future is uncertain beyond 2025, with his one-year deal set to expire and no confirmation on what will happen with his future.

Gino Borsoi admits Pramac had to ‘change’ mindset after 2025 Yamaha swap
On their current trajectory, there’s no reason why Pramac and Yamaha won’t be competing for podiums and top-five finishes for the rest of the season.
It sets up an intriguing 2026 campaign, where they will have another winter of concession development to catch up to Ducati.
Pramac boss Gino Borsoi has revealed the changes that the team have had to make since parting ways from Ducati and their dominant machinery.
“We also had to change our mindset and learn not to view the weekend based on the result,” he told GPOne.
“We have to be competitive with something we don’t yet know and that isn’t at the level we need right now, but is gradually getting there.”
Should Pramac enter the 2026 MotoGP season with a new rider line-up?
With their riders sitting 17th and 23rd in the riders’ standings, it would be easy to suggest that Pramac should sign two new riders for next year.
But their results don’t paint the whole picture, with Miller having shown some very solid pace at times throughout the season.
Meanwhile, Pramac want to avoid a ‘very unfair’ Oliveira situation, with the Portuguese rider having missed the majority of races through injury.
He needs time to prove himself before being moved on from. He showed some very promising pace at the French Grand Prix before crashing out.
There may be better riders available and performances may not be up to standard, but after six races, it’s too early to decide on 2026 for Pramac.
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