{"id":2113372,"date":"2026-08-26T11:15:12","date_gmt":"2026-08-26T08:15:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2113372"},"modified":"2026-08-26T11:15:12","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T08:15:12","slug":"2027-can-wait-gresini-bids-farewell-to-aldeguer-ahead-of-vr46-motogp-move","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2113372","title":{"rendered":"\u201c2027 can wait\u201d &#8211; Gresini bids farewell to Aldeguer ahead of VR46 MotoGP move"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1271678_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>\u201c2027 can wait\u201d &#8211; Gresini bids farewell to Aldeguer ahead of VR46 MotoGP move<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Gresini has paid tribute to Fermin Aldeguer after confirmation of his 2027 MotoGP switch to Valentino Rossi\u2019s VR46 Ducati team.<\/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=\"2026-08-26T12:15:12+01:00\">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\/gng_1271678_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1271678_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1271678_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1271678_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1271678_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1271678_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1271678_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1271678_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1271678_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>\u201cAn immense source of pride\u201d &#8211; Gresini praises Fermin Aldeguer before VR46 MotoGP switch<\/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<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>Gresini team owner Nadia Padovani has issued a message praising Fermin Aldeguer after confirmation that the young Spaniard will switch to VR46 in MotoGP next season.<\/p>\n<p>Aldeguer was placed at Gresini by Ducati for his MotoGP debut in 2025, winning the Indonesian round among six podium appearances as a rookie.<\/p>\n<p>However, a femur fracture during winter training forced Aldeguer to miss all of this year\u2019s pre-season testing and the opening Thai round.<\/p>\n<p>The Spaniard provided a reminder of his talent by putting the year-old GP25 on the podium in Catalunya, only to be injured again at Assen.<\/p>\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<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 21-year-old is now targeting a return at this weekend\u2019s Aragon round.<\/p>\n<p>Aldeguer\u2019s departure had already been clear after Gresini announced an all-new Joan Mir and Dani Holgado line-up for 2027.<\/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-c138a775b1d5211920a7f06434abac4776fd0d3b32b98b81047d56023f5dbf56\">\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>The 2027 MotoGP rider line-up and rumours so far<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>However, his switch has now been made official, prompting the following message from Padovani:<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cFerm\u00edn,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cFrom the very first time you got on our bike, you brought a wave of energy, passion, and an incredible hunger to win. Watching you grow and fight in our colors has been\u2014and continues to be\u2014an immense source of pride. We&#8217;ll stand by your side, just as we did on day one, giving you all the support and love this team knows how to give. Let&#8217;s enjoy every moment until the very end, and give it absolutely everything. 2027 can wait.<\/em><\/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><em>\u201cNADIA PADOVANI\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gresini-aldeguer.png?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gresini-aldeguer.png?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gresini-aldeguer.png?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gresini-aldeguer.png?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gresini-aldeguer.png?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gresini-aldeguer.png?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gresini-aldeguer.png?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gresini-aldeguer.png?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gresini-aldeguer.png?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Gresini&#8217;s post for Fermin Aldeguer after confirmation of VR46 move.<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Still contracted directly to Ducati, Aldeguer switches to the manufacturer\u2019s official satellite team, VR46, where (like Joan Mir at Gresini) he will have access to factory-spec machinery for the new 850cc\/Pirelli era.<\/p>\n<p>Aldeguer&#8217;s team-mate and reigning title runner-up Alex Marquez is joining the factory KTM team for 2027.<\/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>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-field-keywords block-layout-builder\">\n<h2>Tags:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Fermin Aldeguer<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Gresini Racing MotoGP<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">2027<\/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 <span>Article<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"card card_plain\">\n<div class=\"content\"> VR46 confirms Fermin Aldeguer for 2027 MotoGP season <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item next\">\n<h3> Next <span>Article<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"card card_plain\">\n<div class=\"content\"> VR46 rider joins CFMOTO Aspar for 2027 season <\/div>\n<\/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-2b166f2618e4a6beb60752267658d611708c2e2a0d9fa8ae4e0bd194c604c748\">\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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Trackhouse title contender without MotoGP experience at Aragon<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1787735712\"> 8h ago<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1337362_hires_1600x900.jpg?height=270&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 270w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1337362_hires_1600x900.jpg?height=180&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 180w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1337362_hires_1600x900.jpg?height=90&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 90w\" sizes=\"100px\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> MotoGP  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Luca Marini set for KTM MotoGP switch as Tech3 announces first 2027 rider<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1787729509\"> 9h ago<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1330409_hires_1600x900.jpg?height=270&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 270w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1330409_hires_1600x900.jpg?height=180&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 180w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1330409_hires_1600x900.jpg?height=90&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 90w\" sizes=\"100px\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Gresini has paid tribute to Fermin Aldeguer after confirmation of his 2027 MotoGP switch to Valentino Rossi\u2019s VR46 Ducati team.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Gresini team owner Nadia Padovani has issued a message praising Fermin Aldeguer after confirmation that the young Spaniard will switch to VR46 in MotoGP next season.<\/p>\n<p>Aldeguer was placed at Gresini by Ducati for his MotoGP debut in 2025, winning the Indonesian round among six podium appearances as a rookie.<\/p>\n<p>However, a femur fracture during winter training forced Aldeguer to miss all of this year\u2019s pre-season testing and the opening Thai round.<\/p>\n<p>The Spaniard provided a reminder of his talent by putting the year-old GP25 on the podium in Catalunya, only to be injured again at Assen.<\/p>\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<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 21-year-old is now targeting a return at this weekend\u2019s Aragon round.<\/p>\n<p>Aldeguer\u2019s departure had already been clear after Gresini announced an all-new Joan Mir and Dani Holgado line-up for 2027.<\/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-c138a775b1d5211920a7f06434abac4776fd0d3b32b98b81047d56023f5dbf56\">\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>The 2027 MotoGP rider line-up and rumours so far<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>However, his switch has now been made official, prompting the following message from Padovani:<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cFerm\u00edn,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cFrom the very first time you got on our bike, you brought a wave of energy, passion, and an incredible hunger to win. Watching you grow and fight in our colors has been\u2014and continues to be\u2014an immense source of pride. We&#8217;ll stand by your side, just as we did on day one, giving you all the support and love this team knows how to give. Let&#8217;s enjoy every moment until the very end, and give it absolutely everything. 2027 can wait.<\/em><\/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><em>\u201cNADIA PADOVANI\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gresini-aldeguer.png?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gresini-aldeguer.png?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gresini-aldeguer.png?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gresini-aldeguer.png?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gresini-aldeguer.png?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gresini-aldeguer.png?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gresini-aldeguer.png?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gresini-aldeguer.png?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gresini-aldeguer.png?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Gresini&#8217;s post for Fermin Aldeguer after confirmation of VR46 move.<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Still contracted directly to Ducati, Aldeguer switches to the manufacturer\u2019s official satellite team, VR46, where (like Joan Mir at Gresini) he will have access to factory-spec machinery for the new 850cc\/Pirelli era.<\/p>\n<p>Aldeguer&#8217;s team-mate and reigning title runner-up Alex Marquez is joining the factory KTM team for 2027.<\/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>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Gresini team owner Nadia Padovani has issued a message praising Fermin Aldeguer after confirmation that the young Spaniard will switch to VR46 in MotoGP next season.<\/p>\n<p>Aldeguer was placed at Gresini by Ducati for his MotoGP debut in 2025, winning the Indonesian round among six podium appearances as a rookie.<\/p>\n<p>However, a femur fracture during winter training forced Aldeguer to miss all of this year\u2019s pre-season testing and the opening Thai round.<\/p>\n<p>The Spaniard provided a reminder of his talent by putting the year-old GP25 on the podium in Catalunya, only to be injured again at Assen.<\/p>\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<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 21-year-old is now targeting a return at this weekend\u2019s Aragon round.<\/p>\n<p>Aldeguer\u2019s departure had already been clear after Gresini announced an all-new Joan Mir and Dani Holgado line-up for 2027.<\/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-c138a775b1d5211920a7f06434abac4776fd0d3b32b98b81047d56023f5dbf56\">\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>The 2027 MotoGP rider line-up and rumours so far<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>However, his switch has now been made official, prompting the following message from Padovani:<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cFerm\u00edn,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cFrom the very first time you got on our bike, you brought a wave of energy, passion, and an incredible hunger to win. Watching you grow and fight in our colors has been\u2014and continues to be\u2014an immense source of pride. We&#8217;ll stand by your side, just as we did on day one, giving you all the support and love this team knows how to give. Let&#8217;s enjoy every moment until the very end, and give it absolutely everything. 2027 can wait.<\/em><\/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><em>\u201cNADIA PADOVANI\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gresini-aldeguer.png?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gresini-aldeguer.png?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gresini-aldeguer.png?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gresini-aldeguer.png?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gresini-aldeguer.png?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gresini-aldeguer.png?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gresini-aldeguer.png?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gresini-aldeguer.png?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gresini-aldeguer.png?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Gresini&#8217;s post for Fermin Aldeguer after confirmation of VR46 move.<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Still contracted directly to Ducati, Aldeguer switches to the manufacturer\u2019s official satellite team, VR46, where (like Joan Mir at Gresini) he will have access to factory-spec machinery for the new 850cc\/Pirelli era.<\/p>\n<p>Aldeguer&#8217;s team-mate and reigning title runner-up Alex Marquez is joining the factory KTM team for 2027.<\/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>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;http:\/\/crash.net\/motogp\/news\/1103015\/1\/2027-can-wait-gresini-bids-farewell-aldeguer-ahead-vr46-motogp-move&#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\/gng_1271678_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;] \u201c2027 can wait\u201d &#8211; Gresini bids farewell to Aldeguer ahead of VR46 MotoGP move Gresini has paid tribute to Fermin Aldeguer after confirmation of his 2027 MotoGP switch to Valentino Rossi\u2019s VR46 Ducati team. 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