After confirming 2026 exit, Alex Rins gives Yamaha the silent treatment

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Alex Rins has spoken out following reports that Yamaha has finalised its 2027 MotoGP line-up, making his anger clear by going against the wishes of sporting director Massimo Meregalli**.**

With Jorge Martin expected to join Yamaha, replacing Fabio Quartararo ahead of the 2027 campaign, no seat on the grid was completely secure.

The signing of Ai Ogura later on only made things clearer.

This leaves Rins without a ride for next season and staring at the possibility of being left out entirely if he doesn’t find a team before the season wraps up.

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Rins speaks out about Yamaha exit despite Meregalli’s call for silence

Speaking to the media ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix, Rins made it clear he wasn’t happy with how things had unfolded. He explained that he only learned about his exit after news of Ogura’s signing broke.

He explained to reporters in Jerez, as quoted by Motorsport.com: “When did I find out? I found out when it was in the press. Eleven days ago, I called Massimo for a normal conversation. I have a really good relationship with him. I asked him straight away, ‘Do you have any updates?’

“He didn’t say anything at first. Then I said, ‘Maio…’ and he told me, ‘I can’t say anything officially, but don’t say anything – we signed the second rider.’ That’s it. I tried to ask who, but he didn’t say.”

When asked if there was any possibility of joining Pramac in 2027 – the Yamaha-supported satellite team – Rins replied: “They didn’t say anything about this. Honestly, I don’t think so.”

There has also been talk of Rins moving to World Superbikes, but he quickly shut that idea down.