{"id":2026108,"date":"2026-07-03T08:30:05","date_gmt":"2026-07-03T05:30:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2026108"},"modified":"2026-07-03T08:30:05","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T05:30:05","slug":"vr46-reveals-2027-bike-spec-after-new-ducati-motogp-deal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2026108","title":{"rendered":"VR46 reveals 2027 bike spec after new Ducati MotoGP deal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1290066_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;]<\/p>\n<article>\n<header id=\"lbs-article\" class=\"article header article-header section layout layout--article-header\">\n<div class=\"col headline\">\n<div>\n<h1>VR46 reveals 2027 bike spec after new Ducati MotoGP deal<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>VR46 will continue as Ducati&#8217;s factory-supported satellite team, but only one rider will receive factory-spec machinery under the new 850cc regulations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section two-column\">\n<div class=\"col article-info\">\n<div>\n<address> Peter McLaren <\/address>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><time datetime=\"2026-07-03T17:30:07+00:00\">Updated: 03 Jul 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col article-actions\">\n<div class=\"block block-better-social-sharing-buttons block-social-sharing-buttons-block\">\n<div class=\"social-sharing-buttons\"><span class=\"ssb-title\"> Share<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div id=\"lbs-content\" class=\"content wide-two-column-sticky section layout layout--wide-two-column-sticky\">\n<div class=\"col first-column\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1290066_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1290066_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1290066_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1290066_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1290066_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1290066_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1290066_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1290066_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1290066_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Fabio di Giannantonio, Franco Morbidelli.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-preferred-source\">\n<div class=\"preferred-source-cta\">  Add as a preferred source <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Valentino Rossi&#8217;s Pertamina Enduro VR46 squad will retain its Ducati &#8216;Factory Supported Team&#8217; status for MotoGP&#8217;s new 850cc era.<\/p>\n<p>However, as this season, VR46 will only field one factory-spec bike next year:<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cThe team will field two Ducati Desmosedici GP bikes in its garage \u2013 one factory-spec bike, which will receive technical updates throughout the season, and one standard-spec non-factory bike,&#8221; <\/em>read a VR46 statement announcing the Ducati contract extension.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/122c8ff1-2c67-5422-0b1c-ea7f7853f2b3_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/122c8ff1-2c67-5422-0b1c-ea7f7853f2b3_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/122c8ff1-2c67-5422-0b1c-ea7f7853f2b3_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/122c8ff1-2c67-5422-0b1c-ea7f7853f2b3_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/122c8ff1-2c67-5422-0b1c-ea7f7853f2b3_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/122c8ff1-2c67-5422-0b1c-ea7f7853f2b3_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/122c8ff1-2c67-5422-0b1c-ea7f7853f2b3_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/122c8ff1-2c67-5422-0b1c-ea7f7853f2b3_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/122c8ff1-2c67-5422-0b1c-ea7f7853f2b3_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>VR46 signs new Ducati deal for 850cc era.<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>VR46 took over factory-supported status when Pramac switched to Yamaha in 2025.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Fabio di Giannantonio was upgraded to a factory-spec machine while Franco Morbidelli received a year-old bike.<\/p>\n<p>However, Ducati\u2019s other team, Gresini, was more successful, finishing title runner-up with Alex Marquez on a satellite GP24.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-af6b4622e52135b46647b12525853d19404899cf9b282de26e67e09f3e49b1cb\">  Ducati\u2019s MotoGP future unlikely to be impacted by the company\u2019s sale rumours   Gresini: \u201cThanks and best wishes\u201d to Alex Marquez, Fermin Aldeguer <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>That earned Marquez a factory-spec bike for this season, which Gresini will retain in 2027 for new signing Joan Mir.<\/p>\n<p>Although Alex Marquez took Ducati&#8217;s first grand prix win of this season, at Jerez, di Giannantonio won at Catalunya &#8211; restarted after Marquez&#8217;s huge accident &#8211; and is currently the top Desmosedici rider with third in the standings.<\/p>\n<p>di Giannantonio and Marquez are set to become factory KTM team-mates next season.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-a697f5af188b27f76663b3fb2e60c5827058c7a4272ca3ad33f027a847efc0f3\">  Dani Holgado\u2019s first words after securing 2027 MotoGP seat   Joan Mir gets \u2018factory\u2019 Ducati status with Gresini MotoGP move <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1255971_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1255971_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1255971_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1255971_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1255971_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1255971_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1255971_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1255971_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1255971_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>di Giannantonio, Morbidelli and VR46.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>VR46 is the only Ducati team yet to confirm its 2027 rider line-up, but is expected to run Gresini race winner Fermin Aldeguer alongside WorldSBK star Nicolo Bulega.<\/p>\n<p>It is assumed Aldeguer, currently on a satellite bike but contracted directly to Ducati, will receive the VR46 factory-spec machine.<\/p>\n<p>VR46&#8217;s new agreement with Ducati runs for a further three years.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are truly proud to announce the renewal of our agreement with Ducati as a Factory Supported Team in MotoGP for the next three years,\u201d said VR46 team director Alessio Salucci.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Ducati Corse general manager Gigi Dall&#8217;Igna added: \u201cWe are delighted to continue this journey through at least 2029, further strengthening a partnership that has already brought us great satisfaction.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI am confident that we will continue to achieve outstanding results together in the years ahead. Finally, I would like to thank Valentino Rossi, Alessio Salucci, Pablo Nieto and everyone within the team for their professionalism and dedication.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our MotoGP Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest MotoGP news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2>In this article<\/h2>\n<div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Ducati<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">2027<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Nicolo Bulega<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Fermin Aldeguer<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-next-prev\">\n<div class=\"next-prev-pager contextual-region\">\n<div class=\"items\">\n<div class=\"item prev\">\n<h3>  Previous<\/h3>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\"> Johann Zarco gets major injury boost as MotoGP surgery cancelled<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1307363_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1307363_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1307363_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1307363_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1307363_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1307363_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1307363_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1307363_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1307363_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item next\">\n<h3> Next <\/h3>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\"> Marc Marquez takes on best bike racer in the world as MotoGP meets Tour de France<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1325483_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1325483_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1325483_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1325483_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1325483_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1325483_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1325483_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1325483_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1325483_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-author-block block block-configurable-views-block\">\n<div class=\"author-view grid-view js-view-dom-id-c43bc1f62303f22e4c745366e31563841b4f54128b048df9a9a11cf98fd17c8f\">\n<div class=\"card user default\">\n<div class=\"image\"> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/pictures\/picture-72168-1654791772.png?height=270&amp;format=webp 270w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/pictures\/picture-72168-1654791772.png?height=180&amp;format=webp 180w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/pictures\/picture-72168-1654791772.png?height=90&amp;format=webp 90w\" sizes=\"100px\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"header\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"name\">Peter McLaren<\/div>\n<div class=\"role\">MotoGP Editor<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"desc\">\n<p>Peter has been in the paddock for 20 years and has seen Valentino Rossi come and go. 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status for MotoGP&#8217;s new 850cc era.<\/p>\n<p>However, as this season, VR46 will only field one factory-spec bike next year:<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cThe team will field two Ducati Desmosedici GP bikes in its garage \u2013 one factory-spec bike, which will receive technical updates throughout the season, and one standard-spec non-factory bike,&#8221; <\/em>read a VR46 statement announcing the Ducati contract extension.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/122c8ff1-2c67-5422-0b1c-ea7f7853f2b3_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/122c8ff1-2c67-5422-0b1c-ea7f7853f2b3_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/122c8ff1-2c67-5422-0b1c-ea7f7853f2b3_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/122c8ff1-2c67-5422-0b1c-ea7f7853f2b3_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/122c8ff1-2c67-5422-0b1c-ea7f7853f2b3_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/122c8ff1-2c67-5422-0b1c-ea7f7853f2b3_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/122c8ff1-2c67-5422-0b1c-ea7f7853f2b3_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/122c8ff1-2c67-5422-0b1c-ea7f7853f2b3_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/122c8ff1-2c67-5422-0b1c-ea7f7853f2b3_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>VR46 signs new Ducati deal for 850cc era.<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>VR46 took over factory-supported status when Pramac switched to Yamaha in 2025.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Fabio di Giannantonio was upgraded to a factory-spec machine while Franco Morbidelli received a year-old bike.<\/p>\n<p>However, Ducati\u2019s other team, Gresini, was more successful, finishing title runner-up with Alex Marquez on a satellite GP24.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-af6b4622e52135b46647b12525853d19404899cf9b282de26e67e09f3e49b1cb\">  Ducati\u2019s MotoGP future unlikely to be impacted by the company\u2019s sale rumours   Gresini: \u201cThanks and best wishes\u201d to Alex Marquez, Fermin Aldeguer <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>That earned Marquez a factory-spec bike for this season, which Gresini will retain in 2027 for new signing Joan Mir.<\/p>\n<p>Although Alex Marquez took Ducati&#8217;s first grand prix win of this season, at Jerez, di Giannantonio won at Catalunya &#8211; restarted after Marquez&#8217;s huge accident &#8211; and is currently the top Desmosedici rider with third in the standings.<\/p>\n<p>di Giannantonio and Marquez are set to become factory KTM team-mates next season.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-a697f5af188b27f76663b3fb2e60c5827058c7a4272ca3ad33f027a847efc0f3\">  Dani Holgado\u2019s first words after securing 2027 MotoGP seat   Joan Mir gets \u2018factory\u2019 Ducati status with Gresini MotoGP move <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1255971_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1255971_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1255971_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1255971_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1255971_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1255971_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1255971_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1255971_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1255971_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>di Giannantonio, Morbidelli and VR46.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>VR46 is the only Ducati team yet to confirm its 2027 rider line-up, but is expected to run Gresini race winner Fermin Aldeguer alongside WorldSBK star Nicolo Bulega.<\/p>\n<p>It is assumed Aldeguer, currently on a satellite bike but contracted directly to Ducati, will receive the VR46 factory-spec machine.<\/p>\n<p>VR46&#8217;s new agreement with Ducati runs for a further three years.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are truly proud to announce the renewal of our agreement with Ducati as a Factory Supported Team in MotoGP for the next three years,\u201d said VR46 team director Alessio Salucci.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Ducati Corse general manager Gigi Dall&#8217;Igna added: \u201cWe are delighted to continue this journey through at least 2029, further strengthening a partnership that has already brought us great satisfaction.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI am confident that we will continue to achieve outstanding results together in the years ahead. Finally, I would like to thank Valentino Rossi, Alessio Salucci, Pablo Nieto and everyone within the team for their professionalism and dedication.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our MotoGP Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest MotoGP news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Valentino Rossi&#8217;s Pertamina Enduro VR46 squad will retain its Ducati &#8216;Factory Supported Team&#8217; status for MotoGP&#8217;s new 850cc era.<\/p>\n<p>However, as this season, VR46 will only field one factory-spec bike next year:<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cThe team will field two Ducati Desmosedici GP bikes in its garage \u2013 one factory-spec bike, which will receive technical updates throughout the season, and one standard-spec non-factory bike,&#8221; <\/em>read a VR46 statement announcing the Ducati contract extension.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/122c8ff1-2c67-5422-0b1c-ea7f7853f2b3_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/122c8ff1-2c67-5422-0b1c-ea7f7853f2b3_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/122c8ff1-2c67-5422-0b1c-ea7f7853f2b3_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/122c8ff1-2c67-5422-0b1c-ea7f7853f2b3_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/122c8ff1-2c67-5422-0b1c-ea7f7853f2b3_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/122c8ff1-2c67-5422-0b1c-ea7f7853f2b3_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/122c8ff1-2c67-5422-0b1c-ea7f7853f2b3_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/122c8ff1-2c67-5422-0b1c-ea7f7853f2b3_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/122c8ff1-2c67-5422-0b1c-ea7f7853f2b3_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>VR46 signs new Ducati deal for 850cc era.<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>VR46 took over factory-supported status when Pramac switched to Yamaha in 2025.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Fabio di Giannantonio was upgraded to a factory-spec machine while Franco Morbidelli received a year-old bike.<\/p>\n<p>However, Ducati\u2019s other team, Gresini, was more successful, finishing title runner-up with Alex Marquez on a satellite GP24.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-af6b4622e52135b46647b12525853d19404899cf9b282de26e67e09f3e49b1cb\">  Ducati\u2019s MotoGP future unlikely to be impacted by the company\u2019s sale rumours   Gresini: \u201cThanks and best wishes\u201d to Alex Marquez, Fermin Aldeguer <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>That earned Marquez a factory-spec bike for this season, which Gresini will retain in 2027 for new signing Joan Mir.<\/p>\n<p>Although Alex Marquez took Ducati&#8217;s first grand prix win of this season, at Jerez, di Giannantonio won at Catalunya &#8211; restarted after Marquez&#8217;s huge accident &#8211; and is currently the top Desmosedici rider with third in the standings.<\/p>\n<p>di Giannantonio and Marquez are set to become factory KTM team-mates next season.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-a697f5af188b27f76663b3fb2e60c5827058c7a4272ca3ad33f027a847efc0f3\">  Dani Holgado\u2019s first words after securing 2027 MotoGP seat   Joan Mir gets \u2018factory\u2019 Ducati status with Gresini MotoGP move <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1255971_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1255971_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1255971_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1255971_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1255971_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1255971_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1255971_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1255971_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1255971_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>di Giannantonio, Morbidelli and VR46.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>VR46 is the only Ducati team yet to confirm its 2027 rider line-up, but is expected to run Gresini race winner Fermin Aldeguer alongside WorldSBK star Nicolo Bulega.<\/p>\n<p>It is assumed Aldeguer, currently on a satellite bike but contracted directly to Ducati, will receive the VR46 factory-spec machine.<\/p>\n<p>VR46&#8217;s new agreement with Ducati runs for a further three years.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are truly proud to announce the renewal of our agreement with Ducati as a Factory Supported Team in MotoGP for the next three years,\u201d said VR46 team director Alessio Salucci.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Ducati Corse general manager Gigi Dall&#8217;Igna added: \u201cWe are delighted to continue this journey through at least 2029, further strengthening a partnership that has already brought us great satisfaction.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI am confident that we will continue to achieve outstanding results together in the years ahead. Finally, I would like to thank Valentino Rossi, Alessio Salucci, Pablo Nieto and everyone within the team for their professionalism and dedication.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our MotoGP Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest MotoGP news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;http:\/\/crash.net\/motogp\/news\/1099993\/1\/vr46-reveals-2027-bike-spec-after-new-ducati-motogp-deal&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1290066_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;] VR46 reveals 2027 bike spec after new Ducati MotoGP deal VR46 will continue as Ducati&#8217;s factory-supported satellite team, but only one rider will receive factory-spec machinery under the new 850cc regulations. 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