Izan Guevara received high praise after securing his first Moto2 victory for the Bull Cru Pramac Yamaha team during his MotoGP debut. At Sepang, Pramac team principal Gino Borsoy had promised Guevara the chance to ride the M1 if he managed to clinch the team’s first Moto2 win in the remaining races. Guevara met this challenge by winning his initial race in the intermediate category at the final round in Valencia.
Following this triumph, Yamaha allowed the Spanish rider to test this year’s inline-powered YZR-M1 in a private factory session on Wednesday. During the test, Yamaha’s 2026 MotoGP rider also contributed to the development of the new V4 model. Guevara expressed his gratitude to Yamaha for this opportunity, calling riding a MotoGP bike a dream for aspiring professional riders. He described the bike’s incredible power, especially the strong acceleration and smooth handling in corners, highlighting the challenge and excitement of managing the bike’s strength on straights.
Pramac Yamaha’s Moto2 and MotoGP team director, Gino Borsoy, noted Guevara’s quick adaptability to the top-tier machine, completing two runs of five laps each. Borsoy explained that the test opportunity resulted from a bet with Guevara in Malaysia, aimed at motivating him through the latter part of the season. Borsoy promised the test ride if Guevara won a race before the season’s end, which Guevara achieved by winning the Valencia Grand Prix. Borsoy hopes this experience will fuel Guevara’s motivation for the 2026 season.
Guevara will make his official MotoGP debut this year alongside fellow 2025 Moto2 riders Manuel Gonzalez and Diogo Moreira. Gonzalez, currently second in the championship, tested with Trackhouse Aprilia at Aragon, while the reigning champion Moreira debuted with LCR Honda at Valencia. Moreira is set to move up to MotoGP next season, whereas Gonzalez and Guevara will continue competing in Moto2.
Fan Take: This milestone for Guevara is thrilling for racing enthusiasts as it showcases emerging talent stepping up to elite competition with remarkable skill. It signals a fresh wave of competitive riders who could reshape the future landscape of MotoGP, promising exciting seasons ahead.
