Alex Rins plans transition to four-wheel racing following Yamaha MotoGP departure
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 11:03 AM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026
Alex Rins announced plans to shift his career to car racing in 2027 after concluding his tenure in MotoGP. The six-time grand prix winner confirmed the decision on the eve of the San Marino Grand Prix. This move follows the notification from Yamaha earlier this year that he would be released from the factory MotoGP team at the conclusion of the 1000cc era. Rins, who currently competes at the top level of motorcycle racing, will step down from the sport after his current commitments are fulfilled. No specific racing series or team for his transition to four-wheel competition has been named at this time.
- •Alex Rins will move to four-wheel racing in 2027.
- •The decision follows his confirmed departure from the Yamaha factory MotoGP team.
- •Rins is a six-time grand prix winner.
- •The announcement occurred shortly before the San Marino Grand Prix.
- 11:03 AMAutosport — Rins to switch to car racing after MotoGP exit
- 10:52 AMMotorsport.com — Alex Rins to switch to car racing after MotoGP exit
"Alex Rins will switch to four-wheel racing in 2027 after losing his seat at Yamaha’s factory MotoGP team. The six-time grand prix winner announced his decision to step down from motorcycle racing on the eve of the San Marino Grand Prix, a little over two months after Yamaha confirmed that he will be dropped from its MotoGP programme at the end of MotoGP’s 1000cc era. While the ...Keep reading
"Alex Rins will switch to four-wheel racing in 2027 after losing his seat at Yamaha’s factory MotoGP team. The six-time grand prix winner announced his decision to step down from motorcycle racing on the eve of this weekend’s San Marino Grand Prix, a little over two months after Yamaha confirmed that he will be dropped from its MotoGP programme at the end of MotoGP’s 1000cc ...Keep reading
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External links- AutosportSep 10, 2026, 11:03 AMRins to switch to car racing after MotoGP exit
Alex Rins will switch to four-wheel racing in 2027 after losing his seat at Yamaha’s factory MotoGP team. The six-time grand prix winner announced his decision to step down from motorcycle racing on the eve of this weekend’s San Marino Grand Prix, a little over two months after Yamaha confirmed that he will be dropped from its MotoGP programme at the end of MotoGP’s 1000cc ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comSep 10, 2026, 10:52 AMAlex Rins to switch to car racing after MotoGP exit
Alex Rins will switch to four-wheel racing in 2027 after losing his seat at Yamaha’s factory MotoGP team. The six-time grand prix winner announced his decision to step down from motorcycle racing on the eve of the San Marino Grand Prix, a little over two months after Yamaha confirmed that he will be dropped from its MotoGP programme at the end of MotoGP’s 1000cc era. While the ...Keep reading
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