Aldeguer Switches to Rossi's VR46 for Next Season
Nadia Padovani praised the 21-year-old Spaniard after his rookie season brought six podiums and an Indonesian Grand Prix win.
- Fermin Aldeguer will join VR46 for the 2027 MotoGP season, leaving Gresini to access factory-spec machinery during the new 850cc and Pirelli technical era while remaining contracted directly to Ducati.
- Aldeguer debuted at Gresini in 2025, securing six podiums and winning the Indonesian MotoGP as a rookie. His departure follows Gresini's announcement of an all-new Joan Mir and Dani Holgado line-up for 2027.
- A femur fracture during winter training forced the 21-year-old to miss pre-season testing and the opening Thai round. He is now targeting a return at this weekend's Aragon round after suffering another injury at Assen.
- Gresini owner Nadia Padovani praised Aldeguer for his "energy, passion, and an incredible hunger to win," while team-mate Alex Marquez is departing the squad to join the factory KTM team for 2027.
- By securing factory-spec machinery at VR46, Aldeguer aims to capitalize on the new 850cc and Pirelli era while continuing his development under Ducati's direct support through 2027.
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Fermin Aldeguer and the VR46 team have announced that they will start working together from 2027. The Spanish rider, who is in his second season in MotoGP, has signed a two-year contract with Valentino Rossi's team. Until then, he will remain a member of Ducati's Gresini Racing team, with which he extended his contract at the beginning of the year.
Starting from the season 2027 and for two years, Fermin Aldeguer will wear the fluorescent yellow colors of the Pertamine Enduro VR46 Racing Team. The Spanish driver, currently in his second year in MotoGP, will be Ducati Corse official driver and will have a Ducati Desmosedici GP factory. He makes it known the website of the MotoGP. 21 years old, Aldeguer [...] L'articolo Valentino Rossi welcomes a talent in his team: Aldeguer will race with th…
Fermin Aldeguer gets VR46 switch for MotoGP 2027
VR46 Ducati has announced the signing of Fermin Aldeguer for the 2027 MotoGP season. Aldeguer will join the VR46 team as what is expected to be an all-new line-up for next season. The Spaniard’s team-mate has not yet been confirmed, although it is expected that current WorldSBK points leader Nicolo Bulega will replace Franco Morbidelli at the team owned by Valentino Rossi for the 2027 MotoGP campaign. The VR46 team is set to remain as the offici…
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