MotoGP: Pramac Racing Unveils 2026 Livery as New Yamaha V4 Era Begins
Pramac Racing unveils its 2026 MotoGP livery first, signalling the start of its Yamaha V4 era and a stronger shift towards factory-level development.
By Divyam Dubey
Pramac Racing has officially unveiled its 2026 MotoGP livery, becoming the first team to show its colours ahead of the new season. The early reveal gives fans a clear look at how the team will enter the next phase of the championship, even before pre-season testing begins. This launch also marks a turning point for Pramac, as it prepares for competition under a new Yamaha V4-powered bike. With the paddock still quiet, Pramac’s early move sets a benchmark for rivals and underlines its close alignment with factory-led development heading into the season.
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The 2026 season brings a major shift as Pramac steps into a full works-supported programme with Yamaha. This move ends its earlier technical setup and places the team directly within Yamaha’s factory-backed MotoGP effort. The partnership aims to tighten collaboration between engineers, riders, and the factory garage, with development running in parallel across race weekends.
One of the biggest talking points is Yamaha’s move to a V4 engine layout. This marks a clear departure from the inline-four design the brand has relied on for years. Pramac will play a key role in the early stages of this project by supplying race data and feedback, helping Yamaha understand how the V4 performs across different circuits and conditions.
The rider line-up also adds interest to the 2026 campaign. WorldSBK champion Toprak Razgatlioglu makes his MotoGP debut with Pramac. His switch brings crossover attention from Superbike fans and places him straight into a factory-linked environment focused on learning, development, and race pace.
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Visually, the new livery stays close to Pramac’s familiar identity while integrating Yamaha branding across the fairing and equipment. Sponsor placement highlights the technical alliance and confirms the start of a shared programme. With testing next on the calendar, focus now shifts to track performance, where the Yamaha V4 and the new rider pairing will begin shaping expectations for the opening MotoGP round.
