Overview
- Rins told reporters on Thursday at Jerez that Yamaha informed him he will not be in its 2027 factory line-up after he first saw reports in the press and then received an informal confirmation from team boss Massimo Meregalli.
- Multiple outlets report Yamaha has selected Trackhouse Aprilia’s Ai Ogura for 2027, though the team has not confirmed the move while the Liberty Media–Dorna commercial agreement is being finalized.
- Rins questioned the timing of the decision after only three races with Yamaha’s all‑new V4 bike, noting the project replaced years with an inline‑four and is still running at the back of the field.
- He said his options for 2027 are unclear, expressed doubt about a Pramac satellite seat, and dismissed a WorldSBK switch because he wants to remain in MotoGP.
- Meregalli said the expected rider changes are not hurting effort and pointed to new parts and a Jerez wildcard test rider to help speed development of the struggling V4 package.