The announcement of an upcoming Aramco VR46 team in MotoGP from the 2022 season is moving the lines in a paddock which can only be interested in this structure powerfully supported by the Saudi brand Aramco. The latter seems more convincing than its Malaysian counterpart Petronas... Indeed, the threat is real for Razlan Razali to lose his Yamahas to a team whose boss is currently one of his riders, Valentino Rossi. The Doctor's field man and lifelong companion Uccio Salucci does not hide his interest in the M1...
Valentino Rossi is experiencing a particular situation currently MotoGP. Thus, he no longer constitutes the slightest danger on the track for his fellow drivers, but he still remains the major center of interest in the paddock. Politically and economically, it has been in pole position since it was announced that its structure VR46 would be essential in MotoGP from 2022, and until 2026, at least. A dominant position acquired since the signing with the Saudis ofAramco.
Because the team must find motorcycles. And wonders who he's going to write the check to. Put it this way, it is indeed the manufacturers who offer. The men of Tavullia will dispose... So who? In an interview given to “ Sky Sport Italia », the sports director of VR46, Alessio “Uccio” Salucci announces the color, and even a deadline: “ At VR46, we are very happy to have signed this very important five-year contract with Aramco. We have been talking about this project for a long time, but it really started five or six days ago “, explains “Uccio” first.
Uccio Salucci will announce the manufacturer in ten days
« We spoke to Yamaha, Ducati and also Aprilia, whose bike shows great development », recognizes the long-time companion of Valentino Rossi. “ In ten days, we will know which motorcycle we will use in the years to come ».
Yamaha seems to be the team's first choice Rossi. " We have been working with them for 15 years. Why not, if all goes well ? », comments “Uccio”. It is unclear who will drive for the new VR46 team. It is obvious that Luca Marini, who is already on the track with big VR46 logos this year, will be one of the two drivers.
Echoing this position, Razan Razali. Petronas , responded in an interview: “ when everyone renews their contracts, we are confident, Yamaha knows what we can do . We're also talking to other manufacturers, just to try to understand what's in the air ».
