{"id":2113367,"date":"2026-08-26T10:01:12","date_gmt":"2026-08-26T07:01:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2113367"},"modified":"2026-08-26T10:01:12","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T07:01:12","slug":"vr46-confirms-fermin-aldeguer-for-2027-motogp-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2113367","title":{"rendered":"VR46 confirms Fermin Aldeguer for 2027 MotoGP season"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/aldeguer_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 confirms Fermin Aldeguer for 2027 MotoGP season<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>VR46 Ducati officially announces its first rider for the 2027 MotoGP season.<\/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=\"2026-08-26T13:16:27+00:00\">Updated: 26 Aug 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\/2026-08\/aldeguer_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/aldeguer_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/aldeguer_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/aldeguer_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/aldeguer_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/aldeguer_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/aldeguer_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/aldeguer_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/aldeguer_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>Fermin Aldeguer will join Valentino Rossi\u2019s VR46 Ducati MotoGP team in 2027 after two seasons\u2026<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-preferred-source\">\n<aside>\n<div class=\"preferred-source\">\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div>  Prefer Crash.Net on Google <\/div>\n<div> See our stories more often<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"button\">  Add <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Fermin Aldeguer has been officially confirmed as joining Valentino Rossi\u2019s VR46 Ducati MotoGP team in 2027.<\/p>\n<p>The young Spaniard, due to make his return from back injuries at Aragon this weekend, is switching to VR46 from Gresini.<\/p>\n<p>Aldeguer won last year\u2019s Indonesian Grand Prix as a rookie but hopes of a strong start to his second premier-class campaign were wrecked by a broken femur during training in January.<\/p>\n<p>One of only two riders on a year-old Desmosedici GP25 this season, alongside VR46\u2019s Franco Morbidelli, Aldeguer nonetheless returned to the podium in Catalunya before being reinjured at Assen. VR46 announced Aldeguer in a video titled &#8216;The perfect candidate&#8217;:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>A post shared by Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team (@vr46racingteam)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"placeholder embed instagram\">\n<div>Loading this video will expose you to potential cookies and tracking by the provider<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Aldeguer remains contracted directly to Ducati, but will now step up to a &#8216;factory spec&#8217; bike for the first time. His new Ducati\/VR46 agreement lasts until the end of 2028.<\/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>The VR46 seat also means Aldeguer becomes the first non-Italian to race for Valentino Rossi&#8217;s MotoGP team.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m very happy to be taking this step in my MotoGP career with the Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team,&#8221; Aldeguer said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Signing with Valentino\u2019s team is incredible. He has always been one of my idols and a role model for me. I think having him within the team will help me improve as a rider thanks to his valuable advice.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The VR46 Racing Team is the Ducati Factory Supported [satellite] Team, an extremely professional outfit, and I\u2019m very happy to be racing with them.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read Also<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-225a13121c953cdabb96e31e5f203901e2fc9568d8da0f3cceef6dfdfbbb916f\">\n<div class=\"item-list\">\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cExtraordinary talent\u201d &#8211; Ducati explains why Fermin Aldeguer is central to its MotoGP future<\/li>\n<li>VR46-linked MotoGP candidate commits to Moto2 for 2027<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1235210_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1235210_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1235210_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1235210_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1235210_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1235210_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1235210_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1235210_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1235210_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Fermin Aldeguer, Fabio di Giannantonio.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\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>&#8220;With the new regulations coming in for 2027, my goal will be to adapt to the new tyres, but also to the new bike.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Having the factory Ducati bike will be a huge help in terms of development throughout the season. It will be a year in which we will aim to be consistent, avoid mistakes and spend as much time as possible on the bike to gather information.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I\u2019m sure we\u2019ll work extremely well with the whole team and the Ducati engineers. We\u2019ll be able to do a great job and aim to consistently finish inside the top five.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I can\u2019t finish without thanking the entire Gresini Racing team and Nadia, who have helped me grow and brought me to where I am today.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>VR46 team manager Pablo Nieto added: \u201cIt\u2019s not easy at all to win in the top class, and Fermin did it in his debut year. We trust him a lot because we know he has the potential to fight for anything he wants. As a team, we will be ready to support him in every aspect and make his path as easy as possible.\u201d<\/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<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1271873_hires_1600x900_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1271873_hires_1600x900_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1271873_hires_1600x900_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1271873_hires_1600x900_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1271873_hires_1600x900_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1271873_hires_1600x900_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1271873_hires_1600x900_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1271873_hires_1600x900_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1271873_hires_1600x900_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Fermin Aldeguer wins the 2025 Indonesian MotoGP.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Aldeguer is set to be joined by WorldSBK title leader Nicolo Bulega in an all-new VR46 line-up for the new 850cc\/Pirelli era.<\/p>\n<p>Catalunya winner Fabio di Giannantonio is already confirmed as moving to the factory KTM team next season, alongside Aldeguer&#8217;s current Gresini team-mate Alex Marquez.<\/p>\n<p>Morbidelli is tipped to join WorldSBK as Bulega&#8217;s replacement at the official Aruba.it Ducati team.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Listen to the latest episode of the Crash MotoGP podcast ahead of the Aragon Grand Prix.<\/strong><\/em><br \/>\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-campaign-monitor\">\n<h2>Sign up for the Crash MotoGP Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>Your information will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<div class=\"placeholder embed acast\">\n<div>Loading this video will expose you to potential cookies and tracking by the provider<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>VR46 Ducati officially announces its first rider for the 2027 MotoGP season.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Fermin Aldeguer has been officially confirmed as joining Valentino Rossi\u2019s VR46 Ducati MotoGP team in 2027.<\/p>\n<p>The young Spaniard, due to make his return from back injuries at Aragon this weekend, is switching to VR46 from Gresini.<\/p>\n<p>Aldeguer won last year\u2019s Indonesian Grand Prix as a rookie but hopes of a strong start to his second premier-class campaign were wrecked by a broken femur during training in January.<\/p>\n<p>One of only two riders on a year-old Desmosedici GP25 this season, alongside VR46\u2019s Franco Morbidelli, Aldeguer nonetheless returned to the podium in Catalunya before being reinjured at Assen. VR46 announced Aldeguer in a video titled &#8216;The perfect candidate&#8217;:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Fermin Aldeguer has been officially confirmed as joining Valentino Rossi\u2019s VR46 Ducati MotoGP team in 2027.<\/p>\n<p>The young Spaniard, due to make his return from back injuries at Aragon this weekend, is switching to VR46 from Gresini.<\/p>\n<p>Aldeguer won last year\u2019s Indonesian Grand Prix as a rookie but hopes of a strong start to his second premier-class campaign were wrecked by a broken femur during training in January.<\/p>\n<p>One of only two riders on a year-old Desmosedici GP25 this season, alongside VR46\u2019s Franco Morbidelli, Aldeguer nonetheless returned to the podium in Catalunya before being reinjured at Assen. VR46 announced Aldeguer in a video titled &#8216;The perfect candidate&#8217;:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;http:\/\/crash.net\/motogp\/news\/1103013\/1\/vr46-confirms-fermin-aldeguer-2027-motogp-season&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/aldeguer_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;] VR46 confirms Fermin Aldeguer for 2027 MotoGP season VR46 Ducati officially announces its first rider for the 2027 MotoGP season. 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