Alex Rins has admitted he is “surprised” that Yamaha has taken such an early decision to drop him from its factory team for the 2027 MotoGP season, especially with its new V4 bike still struggling on track.<br>Earlier this month, Motorsport.com revealed that Yamaha has signed Trackhouse rider Ai Ogura to partner incoming Jorge Martin next year. That move, which has yet to be officially ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/alex-rins-surprised-by-early-yamaha-axe-amid-v4-engine-struggles/10814708/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-MOTOGP&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>