Oliveira Leads Fans from Sintra to Estoril as Turn 7 is Named in his Honor

Press Release | October 8, 2026

Miguel Oliveira lead a convoy from Sintra to the Circuito do Estoril Portuguese, where turn seven was officially named Miguel Oliveira Corner.

Miguel Oliveira Sintra to Estoril Turn 7 named in his honor (7) — (L-R) Carlos Barbosa (President of ACP), Miguel Oliveira, Jaime Esteves (President of the Circuito do Estoril board) and his wife, Andreia Pimenta, during the official unveiling of “Curva Miguel Oliveira” at turn seven of the Circuito do Estoril.

This is a press release from WorldSBK…

(October 8, 2026) — A meet and greet, a motorcycle parade and a special tribute to Portugal’s WorldSBK star opened proceedings ahead of the Tissot Estoril round.

BMW rider Miguel Oliveira took center stage on Thursday as fans gathered for an afternoon of celebrations ahead of the penultimate round of the WorldSBK season.

Miguel Oliveira Sintra to Estoril Turn 7 named in his honor

The Portuguese rider was joined by Iker Lecuona, Xavi Vierge, Alex Lowes, Jake Dixon and Garrett Gerloff at the Palácio Nacional de Sintra, where the six riders signed autographs, met supporters and shared their expectations for the weekend ahead.

Oliveira then climbed aboard a BMW S1000RR to lead a convoy of fans from Sintra through Estoril and onward to the Circuito do Estoril. The parade continued onto the track before stopping at turn seven for a ceremony alongside local authorities.

The occasion saw the corner officially named Miguel Oliveira Corner, recognizing the Portuguese rider at his home circuit and providing a memorable opening to his home round.