This weekend, GMT94 Yamaha was in Jerez, Spain, for the final round of the 2026 FIM Supersport World Championship. Even before the first wheel had turned, this last race weekend of the season promised to be an emotional one.
For Lucas Mahias, Jerez marked the end of an adventure with GMT94. After several seasons, pole positions, podiums and countless moments of joy shared together, the Frenchman was preparing to contest his final two races in the team’s colours.
For Roberto Garcia, the season finale also had a very special meaning. The Spaniard was racing at home, just a few kilometres from where he lives, surrounded by his family, friends and home crowd.
Two different stories, two powerful emotions, but one shared desire: to bring the 2026 season to a close in the best possible way.
Lucas fast but frustrated in qualifying
From Friday morning onwards, Lucas Mahias made his intentions clear. Aboard his Yamaha R9, the Frenchman quickly found an excellent rhythm and showed that he would be one to watch. Everything looked promising ahead of the afternoon qualifying session.
At the start of the session, the #94 headed out on track to validate the final adjustments made to his bike. Once that work was completed, he returned to the garage before heading back out on fresh tyres. This time, there was no more setup work to do: it was time to chase a lap time.
With only a few minutes remaining before the chequered flag, Lucas launched himself into a fast lap. Sector after sector, a place on the front row appeared to be within reach. But in the closing moments, another rider got in his way, ending his hopes of securing a place among the frontrunners.
It was hugely frustrating for the Frenchman, who clearly had the pace to aim much higher. In the end, he had to settle for 11th place on the grid.
Roberto Garcia grits his teeth
For Roberto Garcia, the day began with a different objective: conserving his energy. Just a few days after the incident at Estoril, the 20-year-old Spaniard was back on his Yamaha R9, although still not at full physical fitness.
While his leg was improving day by day, some discomfort remained. Together with the team, Roberto therefore decided to limit his running during Free Practice in order to save enough energy for qualifying. It was a carefully considered decision: he knows Jerez, his bike and his potential perfectly.
A few hours later, he was already feeling better. In front of his home crowd, the #37 was determined to make the most of every opportunity. Despite his physical condition, he pushed hard and gradually improved his lap times, extracting everything his body could still give him.
He eventually secured 17th place on the grid.
A difficult first race
On Saturday morning, Lucas Mahias confirmed his speed by setting the third-fastest time in the warm-up, giving him plenty of reason for optimism ahead of the first race of the weekend.
After making a good start, the Frenchman quickly settled into the top ten and looked capable of gaining further positions. However, as the laps went by, difficulties with the front end of his Yamaha R9 began to hamper his progress.
Rather than going beyond the limit, Lucas chose to stay on two wheels and bring home valuable points for the team. He crossed the finish line in 12th position.
For Roberto Garcia, the challenge was very different. Still physically weakened, the Spaniard wanted to make the most of his home round and leave with no regrets.
At the halfway point, the #37 was still running in the points and continued to fight despite the fatigue. But as the laps went by, the effort became increasingly demanding. Roberto had to dig deep into his remaining reserves simply to keep fighting.
He eventually crossed the finish line in 20th place. A result that told only part of the story of his Saturday. What mattered most was making it to the finish despite the difficulties.
When he returned to the garage, the entire team made a point of congratulating him on his courage and determination.
Sunday, one last time
On Sunday, the GMT94 Yamaha riders were determined to bring the season to a close on a high.
During the warm-up, Lucas Mahias once again confirmed his speed by setting the second-fastest time. Roberto Garcia, meanwhile, showed that his physical condition was improving day by day. Despite the difficulties he had faced since Estoril, the Spaniard was beginning to feel more comfortable again and ended the session in an encouraging 11th place.
Everything was now in place for what would inevitably be a very special final race.
One last battle for Lucas
For his final race in GMT94 Yamaha colours, Lucas Mahias was determined to bring this adventure to an end on a high.
Starting from 11th position, the Frenchman made a strong getaway and quickly found himself in the middle of a group of riders battling for the leading positions. The pace was there and the podium remained within reach. In his final race with GMT94 Yamaha, Lucas could still dream of ending this adventure in the best possible way.
Aggressive in his overtaking and as combative as ever, the #94 refused to give up. Lap after lap, Lucas fought with the same determination that had defined his years with the team.
However, with five laps remaining, a red flag brought the race to a premature end. With more than two-thirds of the race distance completed, the race was declared finished and the classification became final.
Lucas Mahias therefore finished seventh in his final appearance in GMT94 Yamaha colours.
One final race, one final battle and one last performance with the #94 on his Yamaha R9. A chapter closes for Lucas and GMT94 at the end of an adventure filled with performances, battles, joy and countless memories shared together.
Roberto smiles again
For Roberto Garcia, this final race also carried a special meaning. Racing at home and still not at full physical fitness, the young Spaniard wanted to give everything one last time in front of his home crowd.
Starting from 17th position, Roberto produced an excellent opening lap and immediately moved into the points. Quickly finding his rhythm aboard his Yamaha R9, he rediscovered the speed that had been with him throughout the season, even setting the fastest lap of the race for several laps.
Despite the fatigue, Roberto never gave up. Overtake after overtake, he climbed through the field and was running in eighth position when the red flag brought the race to a premature end.
A superb comeback and a performance full of character to conclude a weekend during which he had been forced to dig incredibly deep into his reserves.
A season ends, a new chapter begins
GMT94 Yamaha’s 2026 season comes to an end with five podiums, one victory and one pole position in the FIM Supersport World Championship.
But a season can never be summed up by numbers alone.
Behind those results are months of hard work, countless hours spent in the garage and at racetracks, moments of joy and disappointment, battles, doubts and, above all, an incredible amount of emotion shared together.
Congratulations to the entire team for their commitment throughout the season, and thank you to all our partners and supporters for their loyalty and support.
GMT94 naturally wishes Lucas Mahias all the very best for the next chapter of his career. Through his performances, experience, high standards, character and personality, Lucas has left a lasting mark on the team. An adventure comes to an end in Jerez, but the memories we have created together will remain.
Congratulations also to Roberto Garcia, who claimed his very first victory in the FIM Supersport World Championship with GMT94 Yamaha this season. It was one of the highlights of 2026 and an important milestone in the young Spaniard’s career. We are already looking ahead to 2027, with the ambition of fighting at the front together once again.
A special thought also goes to Lucie Boudesseul, who once again stood on the podium this year at Assen in the Netherlands. A few weeks later, a crash in the French Superbike Championship forced her away from racing. Lucie is continuing her recovery and will return to WorldWCR in 2027 to write a new chapter in her story.
Finally, congratulations to Justine Pedemonte and Carla Mulot, who both rose to the challenge of stepping in aboard the Yamaha R7 during the season.
Thank you to everyone who shared this 2026 season with us.
In Jerez, one chapter closes. Another will begin soon.
18 October 2026
