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Valentino Rossi “trusts Ducati” for the new 850cc MotoGP era, but who will form the future VR46 rider line-up?
Valentino Rossi expressed his full confidence in Ducati for MotoGP’s new 850cc era, but remained tight-lipped about VR46’s future rider line-up during the team launch in Rome.
Although speculation surrounds the 2027 season, including VR46 potentially switching to Aprilia, Rossi emphasized his trust in Ducati and their advancements with the 2027 bike.
While VR46 acknowledges the stiff competition, especially with Gresini receiving a factory-spec Ducati, team director Alessio Salucci emphasized their satisfaction with Ducati and dismissed immediate links with Aprilia.
Rossi hinted at potential excitement in the rider market, noting many contract expirations, with Pedro Acosta a notable name linked to VR46, though the team remains focused on current riders Morbidelli and di Giannantonio.
When asked about the 2027 rider line-up directly, Rossi kept the suspense high, saying, “I know, but I can’t [say] yet…”
