Fabio Di Giannantonio will no doubt be a big loss for VR46 in 2027. However, Fermin Aldeguer is proving to have pulled off a masterstroke by signing Valentino Rossi.
The Spanish transfer to VR46 It was a surprise for the MotoGP paddock from no less than current team Gresini. Team leader Nadia Padovani is furious with Ducati. to move I can’t help it To the other satellite team, in particular, Alex Marquez also left.
could be. Rossi’s To partner with the 2025 startup of the year. By Giantantonio in 2025. The Italian has been impressive this season in the VR46, taking two pole positions and taking his first win in 2026. Catalan Grand Prix.
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However, with Aldeguer joining the team and Pedro Acosta moving to Ducati, the 27-year-old jumped ship to KTM. Di Giannantonio knew he would lose ‘popularity’ at Ducati. With his new team mate, and thus chose to fulfill his desire to become a factory rider.
With Diggia sitting third in the standings, fresh off his second MotoGP win, and comfortably Ducati’s top rider so far in 2026, he will certainly be a big loss for Rossi and his team.
He didn’t expect Aldeguer to be his replacement, but it turned out to be, and as the Catalan GP confirmed, he’s a genius from Dr.
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Fermin Aldeguer’s impressive performance at the Catalan GP proves why he is the perfect replacement for Fabio Di Giantantonio.
The 2026 season has not been easy for Aldeguer after suffering a broken leg in the winter. He missed the pre-season test and the opening round in Thailand.
When he returned to the bike, the Spaniard is having problems with the results of the injury. Aldeguer ‘feels pain all year’ After deciding to delay further surgery so as not to risk going to VR46.
That’s what makes the show so amazing this year. He’s clearly not at 100% fitness, but he’s still consistently finishing in the points, Catalonia’s best team so far.
What did Fermin Aldeguer do when he joined VR46?
A report in Spain says it is a done deal.
In a broken race Serious accidents for his partner Marquez and Johan ZarcoAldeguer kept himself out of trouble and finished in third place, which later became second for Joan Mir’s tire pressure penalty. He made his first podium appearance since winning MotoGP in Indonesia last year.
Despite dealing with a significant injury, the 21-year-old could get the most out of Desmosedici. It should give Rossi and VR46 every reason to be excited about his prospects in 2027.
If Aldeguer is doing this now, the ceiling on 100% efficiency is incredibly high. His signing is a fantastic coup from Rossi, and should give him all the support he needs in 2027.
In fact Aldeguer gets factory support with VR46 And of course it will be better. He is already proving to be the perfect replacement for Di Gianntonio in 2027.
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