Fermin Aldeguer is set to change colors on Ducati’s roster in 2027, moving from Gresini to VR46, a decision that hasn’t gone down well with the current team.
In the year After a strong rookie season in MotoGP in 2025, the Spaniard missed out on a factory bike for the 2026 campaign. even if, I can’t help it Surprised Ducati With the ability, it motivates them to move it up the chain of command.
What did Fermin Aldeguer do when he joined VR46?
A report in Spain says it is a done deal.
VR46 signed Aldeguer for 2027 After losing to Pedro Acosta, he is very interested in Valentino Rossi. Being backed by Ducati at the factory gives the 20-year-old a chance to lead the team.
But the decision is saved Gresini In a difficult situation, because now they can lose their youthful hope. Ducati’s handling of the situation did not go down well with the team boss. Nadia Padovani.
Nadia Padovani surprised, ‘upset’ to lose Fermin Aldegger in VR46
Currently, with Aldeguer to VR46There are also reports that Gresini has no drivers or motorcycles for 2027. Alex Marquez is set to join KTM. Next year, and the team can use Honda bikes.
Meanwhile, VR46 are close to extending their contract with Ducati to 2027 with Aprilia. After signing Aldeguerre to a two-year contract, with the option of a further two years, Ducati moved him to a factory-backed team in 2027.
However, according to a report Motor sportThis created a ‘tension’ in Gresini. Team boss Padovani was ‘surprised’ by the decision and ‘disappointed’ to miss out on Aldeguer.
It is believed to have shaken Padovani’s confidence in Ducati, sparking speculation that Grecini may move to Honda in 2027.
Read more: Everything you need to know about Fermin Aldeguer’s rise to MotoGP and his rise
Who will be in the running to replace Fermin Aldera in 2027?
Davide Tardozzi says Gresini ‘want to stay’ at Ducati And the manufacturer does not want to lose the satellite team to Honda. But Padovani’s outfit now face a difficult situation heading into 2027.
Ducati may price out the Grecini. Next year when they want to provide their customer group with factory bikes. Borgo Pangale’s outfit needs are far beyond Gresini’s current budget, which could lead to a move to Honda.
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There is also the issue of drivers, with Marquez and Aldegar both set to leave. But Gresini has plans for 2027.
Innea Bastianini and David Alonso are the targets At Gresini, the former could return to Ducati after a disastrous spell on KTM. The latter is higher at Ducati, but a dispute over wages has stopped the negotiations.
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