# BMW Motorrad WorldSBK team roster changes

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/bmw-motorrad-worldsbk-team-roster-changes
> Updated: 2026-09-09T15:13:07.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 2.

BMW Motorrad has announced major changes to its ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team roster. Portuguese rider Miguel Oliveira has signed a multi-year contract extension to remain with the team through 2027 and beyond. 

In a separate move, the team and Danilo Petrucci have mutually agreed to end their partnership at the conclusion of the 2026 season. Following this announcement, it was confirmed that South African rider Brad Binder will transition from MotoGP to join BMW Motorrad Motorsport as a factory rider in 2027. Binder is set to succeed Petrucci, reuniting with Oliveira at the German manufacturer.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-09: Brad Binder to join BMW factory team in WorldSBK

Brad Binder will leave MotoGP to join BMW Motorrad Motorsport as a factory WorldSBK rider in 2027, reuniting with former teammate Miguel Oliveira.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brad-binder-to-join-bmw-factory-team-in-worldsbk

### 2026-09-03: BMW Motorrad confirms Miguel Oliveira extension, announces Petrucci departure

Miguel Oliveira has signed a multi-year contract extension with BMW Motorrad for 2027 and beyond, while Danilo Petrucci will depart the ROKiT BMW WorldSBK team at the end of the 2026 season.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/miguel-oliveira-renews-contract-with-bmw-for-worldsbk

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