Gresini is likely to ask Ducati to field them as a factory-backed MotoGP team from 2027 as VR46 now, to rule out the possibility of being a satellite Honda outfit next year.
The news came out on the weekend of the Brazilian Grand Prix Honda They are talking to. Gresini Trying to expand satellite stability ahead of 2027 MotoGP regulations. The deal marks the reunion of the teams that previously worked together from 1997 to 2014.
Honda currently has only one satellite outfit in LCR, which is slated to remain the Japanese giant’s partner next year. But Honda are keen to pull Gresini from Ducati To run six work-spec bikes at the start of the 850cc era, instead of the current four work bikes.
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Gresini may ask Ducati to make them a factory-backed team to avoid Honda.
Gresini is currently one of two satellites. Ducati with groups VR46But you don’t have the same level as the team that Valentino Rossi built. So, to stay in the Ducati fold next year, reaping Gresini stated that he might ask to become a factory-backed outfit.
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Ducati is expected to reach an agreement with Gresini to keep Desmosedicis on board for the next term. But the prospect of it being a factory-backed satellite Ducati entry, rather than a fully independent outfit, could be one of Gresini’s scenarios to entertain further talks.
They are trying to get Honda to have a second satellite team and have the money to make Gresini their new partner, either by paying the Fenza outfit or making life easier for the team founded by the late Fausto Gresini. Gresini does not boast a big budget as it is completely free.
Honda’s money could be very attractive to Gresini if Ducati rejects their offer.
It is said that Gresini may not be able to afford a Ducati 2027 bike.This will cost the group from extending its satellite partnership. In addition, Gresini is likely to sign two new drivers for 2027 Alex Marquez And Fermin Aldeguer Both signaled to leave.
Marquez is expected to leave Gresini for KTM in 2027He has set his sights on racing for a factory team next year and sees Ducati disrupting his service. as well as, Ducati is now set to launch the 2027 Aldeguer VR46.After taking their choice to extend the employment contract.
Ducati upset Gresini owner Nadia Padovani by moving Aldegar to the VR46 for 2027.The next year, the decision to put him in Rossi’s suit was surprising. Ducati’s decision has caused tension with Gresini, which is said to have further fueled its relationship with Honda.
So, while David Tardozzi believes that Gresini “want to stay with Ducati”. And the Borgo Panigale natives are ready to “do everything” to keep them, with the Bulls of Bologna having to accept making Gresini a factory-backed team from 2027 to avoid Honda’s money.
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