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The latest edition to Valentino Rossi’s VR46 Riders Academy has a familiar surname.
Matteo Gabarrini, son of Cristian Gabarrini, has joined the VR46 Riders Academy, a prestigious motorcycle racing academy founded by Valentino Rossi. Matteo’s father, Cristian, has achieved great success as a crew chief in MotoGP, guiding riders like Francesco Bagnaia and Casey Stoner to championship titles. Matteo’s inclusion in the academy was announced through an Instagram post by the VR46 Academy, expressing their enthusiasm for his joining. Matteo himself expressed his gratitude for the opportunity and his determination to perform well. Matteo will be racing alongside other VR46 Academy riders and invited guests in Rossi’s 100km of champions dirt track race this weekend. The VR46 Academy currently has four riders competing in MotoGP, including Bagnaia, Bezzecchi, Marini, and Morbidelli.