Yamaha snaps up Kawasaki winner Jeremy Alcoba

With four wins from his last six races, Jeremy Alcoba made a strong case for bigger challenges as the season drew to a close. It is now clear how his career will progress: the Spaniard is leaving Kawasaki and will ride a Yamaha R9 for the AS BLU CRU Racing Team in the 2027 Supersport World Championship.

The 24-year-old will thus join the Swiss team that won both the riders’ title and the team championship in 2026 with Albert Arenas. Yamaha also secured the manufacturers’ championship for the twelfth time.

Alcoba arrives as the most successful rider from the final three race weekends. From Cremona to Jerez, he finished on the podium in all six races and scored more points than any of his rivals. He won both races at Cremona, one at Estoril and both final races at Jerez – a total of four victories from six races. This saw him climb from sixth to third in the overall standings.

New opportunity for Alcoba in the Supersport World Championship

However, his strong finish did nothing to change the fact that Alcoba had initially expected more from his debut in the Supersport World Championship. “I’m really looking forward to moving to Yamaha in 2027, having had two really difficult seasons. When I joined the Supersport World Championship, I’d expected more. I feel that it was only in the last few races that I was able to show what I’m capable of,” explained the Spaniard.

At Yamaha, he’ll be joining a team with which he aims to fight for the top right from the start. The R9 won the riders’ title in each of its first two World Championship seasons. “Getting the chance to ride the bike that has won the championship for the past two years is a huge opportunity for me. If you want to fight for the title, you need the best team and the best bike. I believe that’s exactly what I’ll have here,” emphasised Alcoba.

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Jeremy Alcoba

Foto: Kawasaki

For the former JuniorGP champion, this marks a return to Yamaha. He previously rode for the Yamaha VR46 Master Camp Team in the Moto2 World Championship. Now, the partnership on production-based motorbikes is set to bring further success.

“I believe in myself, I believe in this team and I believe in Yamaha. That’s why I’m really delighted about this opportunity. The team has just won the World Championship. The goal for 2027 is therefore clear: I want to help defend the title,” announced Alcoba.

Yamaha is impressed by Alcoba’s performances

Yamaha racing manager Niccolo Canepa sees his results at the end of the season as confirmation of the signing. “Jeremy’s performances over the last three race weekends were hugely impressive. Between Cremona and Jerez, he scored more points than any other rider. With four wins from the last six races, he joins us in outstanding form. That made him an obvious choice for our 2027 Supersport World Championship programme,” explained the Italian.

Jeremy Alcoba mit Niccolo Canepa (Yamaha)

Foto: Yamaha

The partnership with the world champion team should enable Alcoba to realise the potential he has recently demonstrated over an entire season. “The AS BLU CRU Racing Team has done a fantastic job throughout the 2026 season. A rider of Jeremy’s calibre will make the team even stronger looking ahead to 2027. We’re looking forward to getting started,” said Canepa.

Alcoba will get his first chance to familiarise himself with the R9 this winter. The season opener is scheduled for 19–21 February at Phillip Island in Australia. Yamaha intends to announce the other riders in its 2027 World Supersport line-up at a later date.