Miguel Oliveira admits he does not know the best way to clarify his feelings heading into the ultimate MotoGP weekend in Portimao.
The 30-year-old has been a Grand Prix rider since 2011 and moved to MotoGP in 2019, the yr earlier than Portimao joined the calendar.
Oliveira gained Portugal’s first MotoGP with Tech3 in 2020, however the victory came about behind closed doorways as a consequence of COVID-19 restrictions.
He left KTM with 5 MotoGP wins, however injury-plagued seasons with RNF/Trackhouse Aprilia and this yr with Pramac Yamaha saved him off the rostrum.
Two-time World Superbike champion Toprak Razgatlioglu will take Oliveira’s seat in 2026, with the Portuguese altering route and becoming a member of BMW’s manufacturing facility crew.
“That is particular as a result of I do know it is most likely the final time I will race MotoGP in Portimao, nevertheless it’s not the final time I will race in Portimao,” Oliveira mentioned about this weekend.
“So I do not even know the best way to clarify this sense, as a result of it isn’t the tip, nevertheless it’s most likely the final time I will be racing MotoGP right here.
“It provides a particular feeling. It is undoubtedly a special chapter.”
Oliveira will return to Portimao for the second spherical of the 2026 World Superbike season, earlier than making one other residence look in Estoril in October.
“It is not a retirement-like feeling,” he added. “It is not prefer it’s an entire goodbye. I do not know if it is unrealistic for me or not! Nevertheless it’s only a feeling. So it is undoubtedly bizarre.”
Oliveira, who has achieved his finest results of ninth place this season, is hoping to maintain the door open for a return to MotoGP by combining his testing duties with Aprilia together with his dedication to WorldSBK.
Nevertheless, no settlement has but been reached for the Italian producer to assist put together for the brand new 850cc engine rules and Pirelli tires.
Oliveira is about to race on Pirelli rubber at subsequent yr’s World SBK, when the Manufacturing Bike Championship switches to present MotoGP tire provider Michelin in 2027.
