Izan Guevara was praised for his achievement after attaining his first Moto2 victory for the Bull Cru Pramac Yamaha staff on his MotoGP debut.
At Sepang, Pramac staff principal Gino Borsoy promised Guevara he would be capable to experience the M1 if he received the staff’s first Moto2 win within the remaining rounds.
Guevara fulfilled the stakes by taking his first win within the intermediate class in Sunday’s last spherical in Valencia.
Yamaha formally let the Spaniard check drive this yr’s inline-powered YZR-M1 throughout a non-public manufacturing unit check on Wednesday. There, Yamaha’s 2026 MotoGP rider continued to develop the brand new V4.
“I’m very grateful to Yamaha for giving me the chance to check out the M1,” stated Guevara.
“Leaping on a MotoGP bike is a aim for anybody who needs to turn into knowledgeable rider, and with the ability to make this expertise a actuality is really a dream come true.
“Within the morning I had a briefing with Jack Miller’s technical staff and so they defined how the bike works and methods to handle the braking and acceleration. The facility on this bike is unbelievable.”
“I used to be actually shocked by the acceleration. Even earlier than altering gears, I nonetheless felt there was energy, which was spectacular. The texture within the corners was nice and the bike was clean and simple to deal with.”
“Within the straights, I actually realized how a lot energy it had and what it was wish to handle it in a full race.
“It was numerous enjoyable! An enormous thanks to Yamaha and to Jack for lending me his bike and employees.”
Bea Guevara rides Pramac Yamaha in Valencia
Though lap occasions haven’t been revealed, Pramac Yamaha Moto2 and MotoGP staff director Gino Borsoy stated Guevara had proven he may adapt to prime class machines.
“Isan was the primary Blu Cru rider to strive his hand at a MotoGP bike and as soon as once more he confirmed his expertise,” stated Borsoy. “He accomplished two runs of 5 laps every, demonstrating how shortly he can adapt to the bike and handle braking factors.
“This chance got here from a guess I made with him in Malaysia to see how a lot he has improved within the second half of the season and to provide him further motivation.
“I promised him that if he received a race earlier than the top of the season, I’d give him the chance to check the MotoGP bike in a non-public session.
“At this time he obtained his reward after successful the Valencia Grand Prix. We hope this expertise will give him much more motivation for the 2026 season.”
Guevara will make his MotoGP debut this yr alongside 2025 Moto2 riders Manuel Gonzalez and Diogo Moreira.
Gonzalez, who’s second within the title, rode for Trackhouse Aprilia on the Aragon check in June, whereas new champion Moreira made his debut with LCR Honda on the Valencia official check on Tuesday.
Moreira shall be promoted to MotoGP, whereas Gonzalez and Guevara will stay within the Moto2 class in 2026.
