After a successful 2024 season with Ducati, Pramac Racing and Gino Borsoi begin a new chapter with Yamaha. This transition, marked by the departure of Jorge Martin and the arrival of Miguel Oliveira and Jack Miller, took place in a context of great changes and strong emotions.
After twenty years of collaboration with DucatiPramac Racing crowned its relationship by winning the MotoGP world championship with Jorge Martin. But while the celebrations marking this exceptional feat are in full swing, the team is already beginning a new chapter in its history: its partnership with Yamaha Racing for the 2025 season.
Last Sunday, Pramac Racing experienced an emotional roller coaster
Circuit of Catalonia. The tension of the decisive race for the title, where Jorge Martin sealed his championship crown, turned into effervescent celebrations after the finish line. But these festivities were also marked by farewells, the “Martinator” leaving the team to join Aprilia after three successful years.
The next day, the tone changed: Yamaha
Racingwhich is entering into a partnership with
Pramacintegrated four new M1s into the team's pits. This transfer marks a major step in the history of Pramacwhich will now have to adapt to the technology and working methods of the Japanese manufacturer.
The team leader Gino Borsoi described this moment as a real challenge: “ We have an impressive structure that must learn to work together. We want to keep the same mentality that we had with Ducati, because it can bring a lot to Yamaha. »
The beginnings on Yamaha of Miguel Oliveira et Jack Millerthe team's two new drivers, also made their mark in this test.
Oliveira freely shared his impressions, while Millerstill under contract with
KTMremained more discreet. Despite this, the two pilots helped lay the foundations for the future of
Pramac with over 130 rounds each.
Gino Borsoi :
« we have a lot of ideas and experience to bring to Yamaha »
However, Borsoi clarified that lap time was not the priority: “ we didn't even look at the times. This test was dedicated to establishing processes and link building. »
Despite the enthusiasm and energy displayed by
Yamaha et PramacBorsoi acknowledges that it will take time to turn this collaboration into success: “ we have a lot of ideas and experience to bring to Yamaha, but it will take us more than a few months. Winter will be crucial to lay solid foundations and aim for a good start in Malaysia.
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The massive presence of Yamaha during testing impressed, with no less than ten motorcycles
used between regular drivers Fabio Quartararo, Alex Rinsand the newcomers Oliveira et Miller. Borsoi said to himself “ positively exceeded » with this first collaboration.
While Pramac turns the page on its historic collaboration with
A dozeni, the first steps with
Yamaha take place under good omens. With solid experience, a duo of talented drivers and a manufacturer determined to return to the top,
Pramac Racing begins a new era full of promise.
Pour Gino Borsoi and his team, one thing is certain: the winter will be intense, but the future seems bright. After this historic transition, the team leader sums up with humor: “ now i need at least a week vacation. »
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