VR46 will continue to use Ducati bikes beyond 2026, and a recent report suggests the Italian constructor has promised the satellite team an unnamed ‘top rider’ to extend the deal.
In the year After joining the premier class grid in 2022, VR46 He spent all four years as a MotoGP outfitter Ducati Best-in-class prototype.
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However, the Valentino RossiThe owned team was without a factory contract heading into a new era of MotoGP, and was rumored last year. VR46 could drop Ducati in favor of Aprilia. As relations between Italy and Borgo Pangale dwindled.
Although the team leader Uccio Salucci He admitted to talking to some Aprilia He stated that it was done. VR46 may announce an extension of their deal with Ducati. In the coming weeks.
VR46 Ducati ‘convinced’ by top MotoGP rider during satellite deal
report by Motor needs Moto More light has been shed on the events that led to Ducati’s departure from the VR46 to the U-Zour.
The Ammunition of Bologna was keen to keep VR46 on their side as a satellite team because of its usefulness in data collection. Ducati are the only manufacturer with more than one satellite team on the grid, meaning they have two more riders than any of their rivals in that respect.
According to reports, Ducati ‘convinced’ VR46 bosses to stay with them by promising it would be a ‘top rider’.
While there is no official confirmation of which driver’s name has been mentioned in the talks, the report highlights Gresini’s star. Fermin Aldeguer As much as possible.
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What’s more? Ducati recently extended Aldegar’s contract As a factory-backed rider until the end of 2028, that means they retain enough control to influence the transition from the Gresini outfit to the VR46.
Aldeguer will certainly score for VR46. Not only does he look set for greatness in the future, Pirelli tires have plenty of experience in Grand Prix motorcycle racing from his time in the Moto2 category.
When the Italian tire supplier takes over Michelin next year, his comments could prove useful to engineers as they try to get an early advantage on the new rubber.
Fermin Aldegar is expected to return to the field at the Brazilian Grand Prix
Due to an unfortunate crash before the start of pre-season testing, Aldeguerre’s second season in MotoGP started on the sidelines.
The young Spaniard missed the pre-season and season opener in Thailand entirely, with Ducati rider Michel Pirro taking up the duties instead.
The return date has been discussed in the last few weeks, but the latest report has indicated that Aldeguer will return to the field at the Brazilian Grand Prix Next weekend.
The Gresini star was able to take part in a private test in Murcia on Wednesday, and according to sources close to the driver, everything went well.
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