Miguel Oliveira
| Miguel Oliveira | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 4, 1995 Almada, Portugal |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Portuguese |
| 💼 Occupation | Professional motorcycle racer |
| 📆 Years active | 2011–present |
| Known for | The first Portuguese rider to win a MotoGP race |
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) |
| 💪 Weight | 64 kg (141 lb) 64 kg (141 lb) |
| 👩 Spouse(s) | Andreia Pimenta (m. 2021) |
| 👶 Children | 2, including Alice and Pedro |
| 🌐 Website | www |
Miguel Ângelo Falcão de Oliveira (born 4 January 1995) is a Portuguese professional motorcycle racer who competes in the MotoGP World Championship. He is known for being the first Portuguese rider to win a MotoGP race and for his success across multiple classes of Grand Prix motorcycle racing.[1]
Racing Career
Oliveira's career progressed through the junior categories to the premier class, where he established himself as a prominent figure.
Moto3 and Moto2
Oliveira began his career in the smaller classes, showcasing his talent with consistent podium finishes and race wins.
- 2015 Moto3 World Championship: He finished as the championship runner-up, securing six victories and nine podiums in a single season.[2]
- 2018 Moto2 World Championship: He once again finished as the championship runner-up, with three victories and 12 podium finishes.[3]
MotoGP
Oliveira moved to the MotoGP class in 2019 and quickly made history for Portugal.
- Historic Victories: He is the first Portuguese rider to win a MotoGP race, a feat he accomplished at the 2020 Styrian Grand Prix in Austria.[4] He later followed this with a victory at his home race, the 2020 Portuguese Grand Prix, solidifying his place as a national icon.
- Career Tally: Throughout his career in MotoGP, he has secured multiple victories and podiums with different teams. He is a multiple-race winner in the premier class.[1]
Car Racing Career
In addition to his success in motorcycle racing, Miguel Oliveira has also ventured into car motorsports. As an ambassador for Hyundai Portugal, a partnership that began in 2018,[5] he competed in the Campeonato de Portugal de Velocidade (CPV) at the Vila Real Circuit.[6] Driving a Hyundai i30 N TCR, he achieved a double victory in 2022, a win he shared with his father, Paulo Oliveira. This event, which was part of the 51st International Vila Real Circuit, marked his return to four-wheel racing and highlighted his versatility as a driver.[7]
Personal Life
Miguel Oliveira married Andreia Pimenta in July 2021.[8] The couple have a unique story, having known each other since they were teenagers as Andreia is the daughter of Oliveira's stepmother.[9] They have two children, a daughter named Alice and a son named Pedro.[10]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Miguel Oliveira - MotoGP™ Riders". MotoGP.com. Retrieved 29 August 2025. Text " Stats & Results " ignored (help); Text " Profiles " ignored (help)
- ↑ "Miguel Oliveira finishes 2015 as Moto3 World Championship runner-up after Valencia victory". Ajo Motorsport. 2015-11-08. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
- ↑ "Bagnaia: 2018 Moto2™ World Champion". FIM-Moto.com. 2018-11-04. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
- ↑ "Miguel Oliveira conquista primeira vitória em MotoGP". SIC Notícias. 2020-08-23. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
- ↑ "Miguel Oliveira é o novo embaixador da Hyundai". Revista ACP. 2018-11-10. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
- ↑ "Miguel Oliveira terceiro na segunda corrida do Nacional de automobilismo em Vila Real". Antena Minho. 2022-07-03. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
- ↑ "MIGUEL OLIVEIRA VENCE A DOBLAR EM VILA REAL". Oliveira88.com. 2022-06-23. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
- ↑ "Miguel Oliveira e Andreia Pimenta casaram-se". Caras. 2021-07-26. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
- ↑ "Miguel Oliveira casou-se no fim de semana. "Sinto-me feliz e um sortudo"". Notícias ao Minuto. 2021-07-26. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
- ↑ "Miguel Oliveira e Andreia Pimenta: pais pela segunda vez". Lux. 2023-11-07. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
