Double points finish for Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP as progress continues at Balaton
Jack Miller finishes eighth and Toprak Razgatlıoğlu eleventh at the Balaton Grand Prix, securing the team's strongest combined result of the season and further confirming the growing competitiveness of the Yamaha YZR-M1 package.
GRAND PRIX OF HUNGARY
RACE
Balaton (Hungary), 07th June 2026
8th
JACK MILLER +23,283 / 26 LAPS
11th
TOPRAK RAZGATLIOGLU +25,135 / 26 LAPS
Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP continued its positive trajectory at the Balaton Grand Prix, with both riders delivering strong performances and securing a double points finish in what proved to be the team's most competitive weekend of the season so far.
An incident involving several riders at Turn 1 on the opening lap reshuffled the field, but both Jack Miller and Toprak Razgatlıoğlu immediately capitalised on the opportunity and established themselves inside the points-paying positions. From that moment on, both riders produced determined and intelligent races, successfully defending their places against constant pressure from the riders behind.
Miller delivered one of his strongest performances of the year, combining pace, consistency and racecraft to cross the line in eighth position. Razgatlıoğlu was equally impressive, continuing the progress shown throughout the weekend and fighting hard throughout the race to secure eleventh place.
Beyond the final classification, the result provides further confirmation of the development steps made by Yamaha and the Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP Team in recent months. On a circuit expected to suit the strengths of the YZR-M1, both riders were able to race competitively within the group and convert that potential into the team's best combined result of the season.
GINO BORSOI Team Director, Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP
It was a very positive weekend for the team. Both yesterday and today, our riders delivered strong performances and achieved important results, which is a great reward for all the work being done by the team and Yamaha.
At the beginning of the weekend, we felt that Balaton could be a circuit suited to the characteristics of the YZR-M1, and that proved to be the case. The layout allowed us to better exploit some of the strengths of the package, and both riders were able to show competitive pace throughout the event.
From a chassis and electronics perspective, we are no longer far from our rivals. In certain areas and situations, we are already able to compete at a very similar level, which is an encouraging sign considering where we started the season.
The progress is evident. We know there are still areas where we need to improve, but weekends like this confirm that we are moving in the right direction. When further performance arrives, the combination of these riders and this bike has the potential to take another significant step forward.
JACK MILLER Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP Rider
It was a decent race for us and I feel we got the maximum out of what we had available today. We managed to stay out of trouble at the start and put ourselves in a position to fight for points right from the opening laps.
From there, it was all about managing the race as well as possible. I had to be quite careful with the rear tyre, especially on corner exit, and spent much of the race trying to protect the soft tyre and make sure it lasted until the chequered flag.
We were still missing a little bit compared to some of the riders around us, particularly when accelerating out of the corners, but overall it was a stronger weekend and another step in the right direction for us.
Now the focus shifts to Brno. It will present different challenges, including a couple of long straights, but we’ll keep working hard and try to make the most of the strengths we have shown in recent races.
TOPRAK RAZGATLIOGLU Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP rider
Overall, this was my best weekend so far in MotoGP. Finishing eleventh is a positive result, but more importantly I felt that I had the pace to fight even closer to the top ten.
During the race I spent almost all my time in a group with other riders. The problem is that when I catch them, it is still very difficult for me to overtake because we lose too much on the straights. I can stay with them through the corners, but making the pass is another story.
We also made a small adjustment to the engine brake during the race because I was experiencing too much rear locking. It helped in some areas, but in others I lost some of the feeling I needed on corner entry, particularly in Turn 5, where I made a few mistakes.
Even so, the pace was strong until the end of the race and the feeling with the bike continues to improve. We have made another step forward this weekend, and that gives me confidence that we can continue moving closer to the riders ahead in the coming races.
Team Director, Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP
At the beginning of the weekend, we felt that Balaton could be a circuit suited to the characteristics of the YZR-M1, and that proved to be the case. The layout allowed us to better exploit some of the strengths of the package, and both riders were able to show competitive pace throughout the event.
From a chassis and electronics perspective, we are no longer far from our rivals. In certain areas and situations, we are already able to compete at a very similar level, which is an encouraging sign considering where we started the season.
The progress is evident. We know there are still areas where we need to improve, but weekends like this confirm that we are moving in the right direction. When further performance arrives, the combination of these riders and this bike has the potential to take another significant step forward.