Ducati reveal status of negotiations to keep Valentino Rossi’s VR46 team
Rossi’s legend was secured at Yamaha so there will always be an emotional bond with the Japanese manufacturer, but he has watch⛦ed his team enjoy a breakthrough MotoGP season under Ducati’s watch.
The Mooney VR46 team r♏emains contracted to Du𝔉cati in 2024 but they are already in talks to arrange their longer-term future.
"I think Valentino'🐻s team is quite happy with us," Gigi Dall'Igna✨ said to .
"I don't see any reason at ಞthe moment why they should change.
“Of course, an🍷 important link exists between Ros♏si and Yamaha.
“For sure Yamaha wan🍰ts to keep Valentino's MotoGP team. 𒐪;
“But our relationship with the VR46 team is excellent. Rider and team are really h❀appy with our partnership."
Rossi announced a new brand ambassadorial role for Yamaha earlier this season, which strengthened the already tight bond to the manu✃facturer which powered his glory days.
And Yamaha will want to add a🤪 satellite team back to the grid eventually.
But VR46’s Marco Bezzecchi and Luca Marini have performed excellently on Desmosed🅠i🃏ci bikes this season.
And Bezzecchi’s new Ducati contract - to stay with VR46 in 2024 - can be seen as pro♔of that Rossi and the Italian manufacturer are capable of doing 𒈔mutually-beneficial business together.
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