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Ducati extends partnerships with VR46 and Gresini for 2027 MotoGP season

Autosport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 10:26 AM

Last updated Jul 3, 2026

Ducati extends partnerships with VR46 and Gresini for 2027 MotoGP season

Summary

Ducati has solidified its commitment to the MotoGP grid by renewing partnerships with Gresini Racing and Valentino Rossi's Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team. Gresini Racing was the first to announce a new agreement for 2027, followed by VR46, which extended its deal through the 2029 season as a 'Factory Supported Team.' This move allows Ducati to field six bikes in the upcoming MotoGP season. Both teams aim to enhance competitive presence and support in the series as they prepare for future races.

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Key Details

•Gresini Racing and VR46 confirm new contracts for 2027 MotoGP.
•VR46's deal extends through the end of the 2029 season.
•Ducati will field six bikes in the series with these partnerships.
•The agreements focus on enhancing competitiveness in MotoGP.
•Ducati's partnerships reflect a strong factory presence in the sport.

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10:26 AMAutosport — Ducati renews VR46 and Gresini partnerships to run six bikes on 2027 MotoGP grid

What they're saying

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Gresini Racing became the first Ducati satellite squad to announce a new deal for 2027 with the Italian brand on Thursday, before Valentino Rossi's Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team confirmed its own contract extension on Friday. The new three-year deal will keep VR46 tied to Ducati through the end of the 2029 season as the manufacturer's 'Factory Supported Team', extending a partnership that ...Keep reading
— Autosport

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