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Rins will say goodbye to MotoGP and two-wheel racing in 2026
The Spaniard has announced that he will end his Grand Prix career at the end of the next eligible season, with only one final chapter left open.
11 September 2026 1 min read 19 views
Alex Rins has announced that his time in MotoGP and, more broadly, in two-wheel racing will come to an end at the close of 2026. The news marks an important moment for the Spanish rider, who has built a long career between the premier class and the lower categories.
For Italian fans, Rins is one of the most familiar names of the current paddock generation: his farewell already raises questions about the next rider market and who will take up the mantle in the seasons ahead.