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Ducati reveal status of negotiations to keep Valentino Rossi’s VR46 team
Valentino Rossi’s legacy with Yamaha is secure, but he has witnessed his team’s success under Ducati’s management. The Mooney VR46 team is currently contracted with Ducati until 2024, but they are already in discussions for their long-term future. Gigi Dall’Igna, Ducati’s team manager, has expressed confidence in their relationship with Rossi’s team and sees no reason for a change. Although there is a strong bond between Rossi and Yamaha, the VR46 team’s partnership with Ducati is excellent and both rider and team are satisfied. Yamaha, on the other hand, will eventually want to bring a satellite team back to the grid. The impressive performances of Marco Bezzecchi and Luca Marini on Ducati bikes this season, as well as Bezzecchi’s new contract for 2024, demonstrate the mutually beneficial business potential between Rossi’s team and the Italian manufacturer.
Source: Crash
