GUEVARA’S PRAMAC MOVE REVEALS WHY RAW TALENT WASN’T ENOUGH

Izan Guevara’s path to MotoGP has been anything but straightforward. After winning the Moto3 World Championship in 2022, the Spaniard looked like a near-certain future star: seven wins, twelve podiums, and an early title wrapped up a season in which he could make the competition look almost effortless. But once he moved up to Moto2, his career stalled rather than seamlessly continuing the momentum from Moto3.

In Moto2, Guevara’s first season ended with him 22nd in the championship standings. The second year brought only a modest improvement—he finished 17th and, during that period, his collaboration with Aspar came to an end. The contrast with his Moto3 dominance led to criticism that he was relying too heavily on natural speed and not working consistently enough toward the results required at the higher level.

According to Pramac team manager Gino Borsoi, the turning point has come more through mindset and preparation than through raw pace. Speaking to MotoGP.com, Borsoi said Guevara has made “a huge step,” adding that “above all from last year to this year” the rider’s approach has changed completely. Borsoi described it as a full reset: “He has completely changed his attitude and completely changed his training. He is now a completely different person.”

For Borsoi, that shift is the missing ingredient that allows Guevara to translate his talent into MotoGP-ready performance. “He now has everything to show his speed,” he said, before stressing the mental side: “Now he has the right mentality to ride in MotoGP.” Borsoi also pointed to Guevara’s current readiness in Moto2, suggesting he is capable of fighting for the championship even if it becomes difficult against Gonzalez.

Pramac’s decision to promote Guevara into MotoGP is tied to Yamaha’s broader strategy of using Pramac as a development pipeline for younger riders. Guevara’s MotoGP move is scheduled for 2027, when Pramac will elevate him from its Moto2 project and give him the seat currently held by Jack Miller. The promotion reflects Yamaha’s willingness to back a rider whose route to the premier class took longer and proved more challenging than expected.

Borsoi framed the internal rise as a positive sign for the Yamaha program. “It’s good news for the Yamaha project and it shows that a rider from Moto2 has a real chance,” he said. He added that the team has demonstrated that the dream can become reality “if you are good enough,” and that the jump from Moto2 to MotoGP is achievable.

Still, the change also brings mixed emotions. Borsoi acknowledged the personal side of replacing Miller: “Of course it’s also a sad moment for me, because Jack is a great person.” He praised Miller both as a person and as a competitor, calling him “a really great person and an incredible racer.”

For Guevara, Pramac’s belief is that the Moto3 champion’s exceptional speed has now been matched by a more complete race approach. Borsoi indicated that the key difference is not simply that Guevara is faster, but that he is now more prepared and mentally aligned with the demands of higher-level racing. At the time of reporting, Guevara is second in the championship and is the only Boscoscuro rider in the top six of the standings—an indication that the renewed approach is already paying off.