Valentino Rossi’s VR46 MotoGP team could be in for wholesale changes when the new technical regulations come into force in 2027.
After Pramac moved to Yamaha, the Tavollia-based team became Ducati’s second in command in 2025. Although he got a factory bike, VR46 They went winless last year and finished below satellite team Gresini, who claimed four wins.
Alex Marquez now owns the VR46 team when he receives a factory machine in 2026 Rossi He seemed frustrated by his team’s lack of success.
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Rossi wants to win races in 2026Apply the pressure Fabio D’Giantantonio And Franco Morbidelli. The former will retain the factory bike this season, riding the Morbidelli GP24 for the third time and avoiding the difficult GP25.
The pair hope to have a strong season at VR46. But no matter what the Italians do in 2026, their future may seem foreordained.
Valentino Rossi has decided to release Fabio Di Giannantonio and Franco Morbidelli.
Report from Motorsport Spain It also showed details of the communications to be made by VR46, including 2026 and 2027.
The report says ‘2026 will be the last year for both Di Giannantonio and Morbidelli’. Although ‘no one has officially announced’, Rossi has decided to leave the riders for 2027 and employ a new line-up.
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Di Giannantonio He has not won a MotoGP race since his debut with Gresini in 2023 and is now set to lose his seat in VR46. His team-mate Morbidelli is said to be entering the Premier League in the final season and his fate now appears to be sealed.
As well as changing riders, Rossi is faced with the decision to stay at Ducati or not. The VR46 is linked to the Aprilia. The MotoGP legend is considering moving his team to a new factory.
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Who are Valentino Rossi’s options for 2027?
With Di Giannantonio and Morbidelli set to lose their seats in the VR46, Rossi will see a number of riders for the rider in 2027.
Pedro Acosta is heavily associated with VR46. In the year Looking to leave KTM at the end of 2026, however, the Spaniard is linked with the factory Ducati team, meaning Rossi could lose his number one target.
Francesco Bagnaia could be an option, along with Marc Marquez, if they lose their factory seats. however, Bagnaya may lose his ‘safety net’ at VR46. Rossi wants to commit to the team before the start of the 2026 season.
Niccolò Bulega meets VR46. In the year He is aiming to move from World Superbikes to MotoGP in 2027. The Italian made his debut with the factory Ducati team in 2025 and replaced Marquez in the final two races.
