VR46 to Be Factory-Supported Ducati Team in 2025
Last Friday, the Pertamina Enduro VR46 team announced a major development: starting in 2025, they will become the official factory-supported Ducati team. This agreement represents a significant milestone for Valentino Rossi’s team, ensuring access to Ducati’s most advanced machines and further strengthening their competitiveness on the MotoGP grid.
Starting in 2025, VR46 will receive one factory-spec Ducati bike for the 2025 season and another from the 2024 season. This arrangement will allow the team to compete on more equal terms with the official factory team riders, such as Francesco Bagnaia and Marc Márquez.
However, the big question is: who will ride the latest bike and who will get the older version? In an interview with Canal+ during the British GP free practice sessions, Ducati team manager Davide Tardozzi may have let the cat out of the bag.
Tardozzi revealed that current VR46 rider Fabio Di Giannantonio will be the one privileged with the GP25, while Franco Morbidelli, who seems to be joining the team, will ride the GP24. “We are very happy with this agreement. VR46 has a lot of positives, especially for young people. We believe they can help us in the future to bring new talents to our team. There will be one factory bike for Di Giannantonio and a GP24 for Morbidelli,” said Tardozzi.
Despite this revelation, neither Morbidelli nor Di Giannantonio have publicly confirmed their future teams. Likewise, Pertamina Enduro VR46 has not officially announced who their riders will be from the 2025 season onwards. Tardozzi’s statement, however, may be the biggest hint yet of how the rider market will reorganize for the upcoming season.
This agreement represents a significant step for VR46. With access to the most advanced machines, Rossi’s team will be able to compete on equal footing with the main factory teams. This development is a testament to Ducati’s confidence in VR46’s ability to develop young talents and compete at the highest level of MotoGP.
VR46, known for its innovative approach and focus on developing young riders, will now have the opportunity to shine even more with direct factory support from Ducati. This agreement not only increases the team’s chances of success but also solidifies Valentino Rossi’s position as one of the leading influencers and talent developers in the sport.
With this news, the 2025 season promises to be one of the most exciting in recent years, with VR46 ready to take on the biggest teams in MotoGP with top-notch factory equipment. Fans can expect great performances and possibly some surprises from Valentino Rossi’s team.
In summary, the agreement between VR46 and Ducati for 2025 marks an exciting new chapter for the team. With factory support and state-of-the-art machines, VR46 is ready to up their game and make an indelible mark on the MotoGP world.
