In this Italian Grand Prix, national for Ducati, which marks the sixth meeting of the season, we are particularly awaiting in MotoGP announcements on the future of Valentino Rossi, on which manufacturer will supply the next Aramco VR46 team, very linked to the first mentioned, and if between Dovizioso and Aprilia we will finally reach an agreement for the 2022 season. But if we study all the elements already known, we can practically answer everything…
Let's get the easiest out of the way first; the future of Valentino Rossi as a pilot. The Doctor said he would answer this question after nine races, when the summer break arrives. And he also said that his current priority for that was Petronas Yamaha. Certainly, but for his troops VR46 who will arrive with the powerful Saudi ally Aramco ? The walls of this future structure will be those of Avintia which runs Ducati GP19s. So, obviously, the continuation with Desmosedici seems logical.
Moreover, the sports director Paolo ciabatti don’t deny it: “ It's no secret that we're talking with the VR46. We have been working for over a month now to evaluate this possibility. It seems to me that there are all the conditions to be able to think about a future collaboration. Let's see if we can materialize all of this in the coming weeks. It would certainly be a very beautiful thing » says Ciabatta.
Eight Ducatis and the return of Dovi, that's the bet
The same also affirms that another stable could join the Borgo Panigale family: Gresini. What would bring the workforce Ducati en MotoGP to eight motorcycles. In this case, bastianini would team up with Di Giannantonio.
Et Dovizioso with Aprilia ? Here too, we have elements for reflection and it is Aleix Espargaró the titular RS-GP driver who gives them: “ Dovizioso has a difficult work plan ahead of him. He's going to have to test a lot, but it's good for us. The new version of RS-GP will be ready sooner and we are growing. It works better than before and it can also work with a top testing team. I can only congratulate Aprilia for this commitment ". It's almost an official announcement...
