Portuguese rider Miguel Oliveira expressed his pride in securing three podium finishes at the Portimao circuit during the WorldSBK event, competing in front of his home crowd. This performance represented a significant moment in his career, especially after his move from Pramac Yamaha in MotoGP to BMW in WorldSBK in 2026, in a straight swap with departing champion Toprak Razgatlioglu. Oliveira achieved three third-place finishes in his home race in the Algarve, his first time on the podium since winning in Thailand with KTM.

The BMW rider highlighted the closeness of the podium to the fans, describing the experience as 'amazing' and thanking the support received. The event in Portimao saw an attendance of 82,000 spectators, the highest figure since 2015, demonstrating the impact of the Portuguese rider on the motorcycling community.

Oliveira commented on the support received and how the move from MotoGP to WorldSBK has influenced the Portuguese fanbase. Upon hearing the attendance statistic, Oliveira suggested it was due to his position as Portugal's first premier-class rider and that the results obtained were what his fans 'deserved'. The rider expressed his gratitude for the support received and how the community now subscribes to Superbike.

Oliveira also mentioned the uniqueness of being the only Portuguese rider in MotoGP, which has generated great interest in the championship. The rider highlighted the special connection with Portuguese fans and the importance of providing them with a good result.

The rider described the experience of being so close to the fans as 'fantastic,' imagining how they would feel. Oliveira highlighted the uniqueness of the support he receives, especially as the only Portuguese rider in the history of MotoGP. The atmosphere in Portimao was exceptional, with record attendance since 2015, demonstrating the fervor of fans for motorcycling and for Oliveira in particular.

The rider concluded that he was happy and proud to be able to provide his fans with a good result, which, according to him, they deserved.