Niccolo Bullega’s future at MotoGP is all in Valentino Rossi’s hands, according to Mauro Grassilli as VR46 eyes the Italian for the 2027 seat.
of Ducati In the year The World Superbike rider, who won all 21 races in 2026, is determined to secure a MotoGP seat next season. Access to the grid has changed over the past few months.
Bulega had a meeting with Trackhouse After looking to evaluate other options, Ducati is considering leaving. However, Ducati wants to keep it in the collection and when Gresini leaves the table VR46 It is the only option available.
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Mauro Gracili says Niccolò Buleaga’s future is in Valentino Rossi’s hands.
Having already signed Fermin Aldeguerre for 2027, VR46 is looking for an Italian on its second bike. Fabio Di Giannantonio moves to KTM next year and Franco Morbidelli is likely to leave MotoGP at the end of the year.
Bulega is one of the knights. Rossi He is mulling over Luca Marini and Moto2 star Celestino Vetti. According to reports. VR46 has decided to sign Bulegan for 2027 And moves it to MotoGP.
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But that decision, according to Ducati chief Mauro Gracili, is entirely up to VR46 and Rossi, suggesting that the Borgo Pangale outfit will have no bearing on whether the Bullega reaches MotoGP in 2027.
he said. GPONBut I tell you, naturally, we discuss every competition with the team. We are very close to the VR46 team and as companies, we have repeatedly said that we want to have Nicola in MotoGP and to have him in the team.
“Naturally, the decision is theirs, because the seat is free in VR46, so the boys are deciding, they are investigating it and I believe they will give us the answer soon.
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“But right now, I’d say that’s the direction. In terms of details, it’s all in the hands of the VR46 team, of course, and we’ll be trying to figure out what the future holds for him and where he’s at.”
Bulega is still in regular contact with Rossi.Although he left the VR46 academy in the early years. His dominance in WSBK will certainly have the MotoGP legend eyeing him closely for the 2027 seat.
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