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Miguel Oliveira spares no words about BMW and criticizes performance in SBK
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Miguel Oliveira spares no words about BMW and criticizes performance in SBK

SAPO13 September 2026 at 18:43

Miguel Oliveira publicly voiced his dissatisfaction with BMW in the Superbike Championship (SBK), criticizing the performance of the bike he rides. The Portuguese rider demonstrated frustration with the situation ahead of the Estoril round.

The rider is competing in the Superbike season with BMW, but the results have not met expectations. Oliveira has been facing technical and performance difficulties that have affected his championship results.

The Estoril round represents an important opportunity for the rider, racing on home soil. However, the criticisms of BMW suggest there are serious problems with the bike that need to be resolved to improve results.

Miguel Oliveira is a Portuguese rider with MotoGP experience, having transitioned to the Superbike championship. His time with BMW has been marked by challenges, and the public criticisms reflect the pressure he feels to achieve better results in the competition.

Why this matters

Portuguese rider Miguel Oliveira, who competes in the SBK championship, expressed public frustration with the performance of his BMW bike. The criticisms arise before the Estoril round, a Portuguese circuit, which may directly affect the interest and support of national fans in the championship. The relationship between Oliveira and BMW could be at stake if the performance problems are not resolved.

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