Miguel Oliveira races during Barcelona MotoGP Test in Barcelona, Spain on November 19, 2024.
Miguel Oliveira poses for portrait during British GP at Silverstone circuit, United Kingdom on July 31, 2024.

Miguel
Oliveira

Portugal

Portugal

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MotoGP

Portuguese rider Miguel Oliveira is making a big impression in MotoGP™ after achieving a series of impressive results in Moto2™.

Date of birth

4 January 1995

Place of birth

Pragal, Almada

Age

30

Nationality

Portugal

Portugal

Career start

2005

Disciplines

MotoGP

Miguel Oliveira shot to fame during an epic tussle for the Spanish title with Maverick Viñales in 2010, which he lost by just two points. But that season-long battle propelled him to the 125cc World Championship the following season, where he competed alongside his old rival Viñales.

Miguel then had four seasons in the Moto3 World Championship from 2012–15. His increasing confidence and experience eventually ended with an overall second place in 2015 that saw him realise his true potential and land a spot in Moto2.