Alex Rins to leave MotoGP for four-wheel project in 2027
NXTbets Pro | Published On: September 10, 2026
Rins exit plan
Alex Rins will leave motorcycle racing at the end of the year and step away from MotoGP after Yamaha decides not to keep him in its factory team. Rins said he had offers to continue riding, but he turned them down because a different long-term project pulled him harder. He has not announced that project yet, but he said it is likely tied to car racing and could begin in 2027. That gives him a clear path away from full-time two-wheel competition and into a new discipline after years in the premier class. Rins also said he may still take part in limited motorcycle outings in the future, but only in a reduced role. The move will close a major chapter in his career and puts the focus on what comes next. After years of chasing results on bikes, he now wants a project that points him toward four wheels instead of another run in MotoGP.
WorldSBK options
Rins did not lack alternatives before making his decision. He said he received interest from WorldSBK teams, including GoEleven, and added that he had two WorldSBK options available. Those offers kept him in the motorcycle world, with a path that would have allowed him to keep racing competitively on two wheels. He passed on them anyway. Rins said the four-wheel project offered more motivation because it feels like a longer-term move rather than another short-term stop. That choice shows he has already decided where he wants to put his energy, even with other rides on the table. The interest from WorldSBK also underlines that he still had value in the market if he wanted to stay in bikes. He chose the road that leads away from that scene. Rins made clear that he is not talking about a complete break from motorcycles forever. He is talking about ending full-time two-wheel racing and opening the door only a crack for future appearances.
MotoGP legacy
Rins leaves MotoGP with six victories, a total that reflects both his peak years and the setbacks that followed. Five of those wins came with Suzuki and one came with LCR Honda, giving him success with two different teams in the championship. He said he spent about 14 years in MotoGP, which makes the move feel less like a single career change and more like the end of a long stretch at the top level. Rins also pointed to a severe leg injury in 2023 and his move to Yamaha as the moments that derailed his momentum. Those two factors helped shape the exit he is making now. He is not leaving with a clean run of recent results, but he is leaving with a clear record of winning at the highest level. The decision to chase a four-wheel future fits the way he describes his career now, with the next challenge carrying more pull than another season on a bike. Rins has spent enough time in MotoGP to know what he is leaving behind, and he seems ready to put that experience to use somewhere else.
