In MotoGP, the big maneuvers have begun behind the scenes to organize the 2022 starting grid, and Valentino Rossi is at the center of the conversations. As a regular rider on the Yamaha Petronas, of course, but not only that. Its VR46 colors and its academy also interest decision-makers. Like Ducati which wants to stay on the track with six machines. Which forces Borgo Panigale to retain the loyalty of the Avintia box which will go under the VR46 colors in the short term…
The equation is simple. There is 24 plots available on the starting grid MotoGP and only 22 are busy. The two vacant ones are apparently promised to a factory Aprilia who will go into battle with his own troops rather than through his mercenaries Gresini. This team is therefore looking for a manufacturer in a situation where the Noale brand would like to have a satellite team, the kind of structure that is also being considered Suzuki. Meanwhile, Ducati wants to stay with six Desmosedici, KTM won't look further than four RC16s at the moment and Petronas must negotiate with Yamaha who would also like to stay at four M1s.
When we do the math, we see that there is at least one project that will not succeed and that there will therefore be a disappointment. Ducati doesn't want to be the one and seems to be getting closer to Valentino Rossi to stay around Avintia which will be called shortly VR46. A trend that the Doctor revealed with this little sentence…
Valentino Rossi: “Ducati firmly believes in the VR46 Riders Academy”
Reported by Motoracing, she says this: “ Ducati strongly believes in the VR46 Riders Academy. They see that we prepare our pilots well and that our pilots take this very seriously. They train hard and are true professionals. They trust Pecco, but also my brother. This makes us very proud of the excellent work ". It's clear that Valentino Rossi and its staff formed by Alessio Salucci, Albi Tebaldi and Max Montanari are discussing with Ducati, even if there is competition from Gresini.
