After his sensational victory in the Moto2 race at the Grand Prix of the Valencian Community, BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha Moto2’s Izan Guevara was given a unique gift by Yamaha: the chance to ride the 2025 YZR-M1 during a private session at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo. This experience was the result of a promise made during the overseas leg and highlights Yamaha’s commitment to supporting emerging talent.

BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha Moto2 rider and 2025 Grand Prix of the Valencian Community Moto2 Race winner Izan Guevara joined Yamaha’s four full-time MotoGP riders at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo today for a very special occasion: a private ride on the 2025 YZR-M1 as a celebratory gesture from Yamaha and Pramac Racing to honour Guevara’s achievement and fulfil a bet made before the final two European rounds of this year’s Moto2 season.

At 11:38am today, Guevara climbed aboard the 2025 YZR-M1 for the first time. The experience was the result of a promise made by Pramac Racing Director Gino Borsoi during the Malaysian GP: if Guevara won a race before the end of the season, he would earn the chance to ride a MotoGP bike. His victory in Valencia sealed the deal, and today Yamaha delivered on that promise.

This symbolic reward gave Guevara a taste of the premier class machinery and celebrated his rapid progress throughout the season. It was a day focused on enjoyment and motivation, showcasing Yamaha’s dedication to nurturing talent and inspiring up-and-coming talent.

GINO BORSOI – Team Director, BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha:

“Izan is the first BLU CRU rider to try a MotoGP bike, and once again he showed his talent. He completed two runs of five laps each, demonstrating how quickly he can adapt to the bike and manage the braking points. This opportunity came from a bet I made with him in Malaysia, after seeing how much he improved during the second part of the season, to give him some extra motivation. I promised that if he won a race before the end of the season, he would get the chance to test the MotoGP bike in a private session. After winning the Valencian GP, today he received his reward. I hope this experience gives him even more motivation as we look ahead to the 2026 season.”

Izan Guevara: “I am so thankful to Yamaha for giving me the opportunity to try the M1. Jumping on a MotoGP bike is a goal for anyone who wants to become a professional rider, and being able to live this experience is truly a dream come true. In the morning, I had a briefing with Jack Miller’s technical team, who explained how the bike works and how to manage the braking and acceleration. The power of this bike is incredible.

“I was really surprised by the acceleration. Even before changing gears, I could feel there was still more power to come, which is impressive. The feeling in the corners was fantastic; the bike is smooth and easy to handle. On the straight, I truly realised just how much power it has and what it must be like to manage that for a full race.

“I had so much fun! A sincere thank you to Yamaha, and also to Jack for lending me his bike and his crew.”