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VR46 intends to stick with Ducati but pushes for a MotoGP factory bike
Valentino Rossi’s VR46 team debuted in the MotoGP premier class in 2022 with Ducati, providing bikes to Luca Marini and Marco Bezzecchi. The team has the option to extend its partnership with Ducati for 2025 and 2026, possibly announced at the American MotoGP round in Austin. Although initially linked with Yamaha, VR46 seems inclined to stick with Ducati due to their high-performance bikes. Yamaha’s attempt to establish a satellite team faces challenges, especially with their top-speed weaknesses. VR46’s success and increased sponsorship make them a desirable partner, pushing Yamaha to provide a more competitive package. Despite hurdles, VR46 aims to secure a factory-spec bike for 2025 and continues negotiations with Ducati.
