Valentino Rossi’s VR46 outfit became the second MotoGP team after Pramac this week to release their 2026 bike.
Last year, the Italian team had a good start to the year, but as the campaign progressed it faltered a bit. It looks like they will have two riders in the top five in stage one.
Unfortunately, they fell a little short, and VR46 He finished third MotoGP At the team championship, the Knights would finish sixth and seventh in the individual standings.
The team is undoubtedly bought. Rossi’s Being there when he came to see them, for example when Fabio di Giannantonio stole the stage late in the race from Francesco Bagnaia at Mugello.
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Rossi is motivated to lead the VR46 in 2027When it was rumored that he could sell the team. His exploits away from the two-wheeler scene suggest otherwise.
After failing to win the competition last year. Rossi says the VR46 should be more consistent. In the next 12 months, before a major regulatory change.
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Valentino Rossi’s three-year racing contract shows he’s reluctant to race the VR46
VR46 meets Pedro Acosta. For a while, and the chances of getting on a competitive bike are considered one.
Their satellite Ducati deal means they should go into 2027 in a strong position to compete, something KTM has failed to deliver for some time.
But, VR46 are the most ‘vulnerable’ group for sales.And everything can change in the next year or so. Rossi’s attendance at no more than seven of the 22 races each year shows that he is not invested in them.
Motorsport.com He now reports that he has signed a three-year deal to continue racing for Team WRT, this time in GTWC Europe, the World Endurance Championship (less travel).
Just when his four-wheeler career seemed over, he made a comeback. Could it be the final nail in VR46’s coffin?
“The choice was mine to agree with BMW and sign a three-year renewal,” Rossi said. “Also, I had to carefully understand what to do with them, but I am very happy because I feel good in this championship.”
Why selling Valentino Rossi VR46 would be a bad thing for VR46.
Even though he’s no longer on the grid, it’s good for MotoGP to have his name out there as a team.
Losing Rossi in this way could see a few more fans turn off the TV, as they no longer have anything to cheer for.
He’s almost retired, and a large section of fans have no loyalty to anyone. Who will you support next?
Of course, with a team, it will have a much smaller effect compared to a rider, but it’s still something that has a negative impact on MotoGP as a whole.
The championship is in a very strong position with Rossi involved in this.
