Smits and Rato remain with Yamaha Motoxracing for 2027

The pair finished 2026 with the Independent Yamaha squad and will remain with them heading into next season

Smits replaces Sofouglu at Motoxracing Yamaha, Turkish star joins QJMOTOR in WorldSSP

The Turkish rider will join the Chinese manufacturer in World Supersport while Dutch rider Twan Smits joins the WorldSBK paddock