Yamaha Confirms Izan Guevara and Welcomes Alberto Ferrández to the 2026 BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha Moto2 Team
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Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. are delighted to confirm 2022 Moto3 Champion Izan Guevara's continued presence in the BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha Moto2 Team and introduce rookie Alberto Ferrández as his new teammate for 2026. This line-up underlines Yamaha's commitment to nurturing young talent and strengthening its position in the Moto2 World Championship.
The 21-year-old Izan Guevara has shown impressive progress since joining the team in 2025, delivering his strongest intermediate-class season yet with an 11th-place finish overall and two podiums to his name, including a stunning win at the season finale. His steady development underscores Yamaha's long-term vision to support riders as they grow into future MotoGP contenders.
The 18-year-old Alberto Ferrández, one of Spain's most promising young riders, will step up to the Moto2 World Championship after an impressive run in the FIM JuniorGP Moto2 class, where he secured multiple wins and podiums and is still in contention for the title with one race to go. His adaptability and determination make him an exciting addition to the BLU CRU Yamaha Moto2 Team for 2026.
Yamaha's BLU CRU programme is designed to support and develop young and amateur riders by providing them with opportunities, training, and a clear pathway to professional racing within Yamaha's global motorsport structure. It started a decade ago within motocross, growing then into production racing, and finally making its debut in prototype racing in 2025 as a pinnacle of the programme, which this year has involved over 1,000 young racers worldwide.
Pramac Racing has built a reputation as one of MotoGP's most successful teams. Their expertise in fostering talent has made them a key player in the premier class. By partnering with Yamaha in 2025 they not only acquired factory status in MotoGP but also debuted the BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha Moto2 Team. This shared project allows Pramac to apply its proven experience in rider development to the intermediate category, ensuring young talents have the best possible platform to grow and succeed.
As the BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha Moto2 Team looks ahead to 2026, Yamaha also wishes to thank Tony Arbolino for his professionalism and contributions during his time with the team. His efforts have been greatly appreciated, and Yamaha and the team wish him the very best in his future endeavours.
Paolo Pavesio
Managing Director, Yamaha Motor Racing
Izan Guevara
BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha Moto2 Rider
"The BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha Moto2 Team is an exciting project that we debuted with the help of Pramac Racing this year, combining Yamaha's long-term vision as set out in The Blue Shift plan with the proven success of the BLU CRU programme.
"BLU CRU is Yamaha's global programme dedicated to identifying and supporting emerging riders across disciplines. It offers structured opportunities for growth through training, mentorship, and competitive experience, helping riders develop into professional athletes capable of competing at the sport's pinnacle.
"Pramac Racing, with its track record of educating and producing world-class talent, are the perfect fit to run Yamaha's intermediate class team.
"Over the last year, Izan Guevara demonstrated great progress. His fit with the bike and team has grown over the season, and we are confident he will continue to grow further in 2026. At the same time, we are thrilled to welcome Alberto Ferrández, a rider who has already shown exceptional potential in JuniorGP and embodies the spirit of Yamaha's talent development strategy.
"I would like to take this moment to thank Tony Arbolino for his contribution in 2025. We wish him every success in his next chapter.
"Looking ahead, we are determined to make the BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha Moto2 Team a benchmark for nurturing talent and achieving excellence on the world stage."