The VR46 has been part of Ducati’s ranks since Valentino Rossi put the team on the MotoGP grid in 2022, but now reports suggest they could be moved to Aprilia in 2027.
Major changes in the MotoGP paddock could be on the cards ahead of the rule change in 2027. With most riders out of contract after the 2026 season, the developers are negotiating new satellite supply deals with independent operators.
VR46 They finally extended their contract Ducati In the year In 2024, this will see Pramac replace Bologna Bullets as the factory-backed team. But now it is said. VR46 could formalize a deal with Aprilia.And they hope the move could tempt Pedro Acosta to leave KTM.
Aprilia They are thought to be weighing up their options for the MotoGP 850cc regulations era, so that remains to be seen Tracking house Stay in their arms. Trackhouse is the only satellite Aprilia team to join the MotoGP grid in 2024 after taking over RNF Racing.
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Massimo Rivola has confirmed that Aprilia’s ‘priority’ is to keep Trackhouse as their satellite team.
Trackhouse is in talks to join Honda in 2027.As the Japanese brand are open to expanding their ranks to include a second satellite team. Honda currently has a close relationship with the LCR, but the 850cc regulations won’t prevent it from having six bikes from 2027.
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Aprilia CEO Massimo Rivola The Italian factory’s “priority” is to reach an agreement with Trackhouse, which says that American clothing will remain a satellite company in 2027. Rossi’s The VR46 could form part of Aprilia’s satellite lineup by 2027.
Rivola said. Gazzetta dello SportThinking about the Valentino VR46 with Aprilia would be a thought, but the priority is to continue with the trackhouse. I have a good relationship with David Brivio, and I am happy with them Raul FernandezHe said.
Aprilia hope a strong finish until 2025 will help convince the track house to re-sign
In the year After taking over RNF racing in 2024, the trackhouse has developed a very close relationship with Aprilia, with the American outfit setting up their base in the Italian workers’ factory in Nole. Aprilia has started offering Trackhouse with two complete factory-spec bikes from the 2025 MotoGP season.
Those close ties will come to fruition in 2025, as Fernandes takes his and Trackhouse’s maiden MotoGP win at Australian Grand Prix. The 25-year-old Spaniard took P2 in the Sprint Race at Phillip Island, and P2 in the season-ending Valencia Grand Prix.
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Fernandez eventually finished 10th in the Cavaliers’ standings with 172 points, while Ai Ogura finished 16th with 89 points before an injury derailed his rookie season. Aprilia’s Marco Bezeci also finished the year with P3 in Portugal and Valencia.
Aprilia finished 2025 with the best bike in MotoGP.Also, although the form of Ducati at the end of the term had an effect on Marc Marquez, he missed the last four rounds due to injury. Aprilia hope their progress will convince the track house to re-sign with them for 2027.
