The announcement of the future bikes of the next Aramco VR46 team is part of the news expected at the next Italian Grand Prix at Mugello. However, from Le Mans this weekend, clues are appearing on this subject which also interests Enea Bastianini, whose career in the premier category is linked to Ducati. What precursor elements? For example this announcement with a car manufacturer from the VAG group of which Ducati is a member…
A rapprochement which already convinces some that the team VR46 Aramco will be equipped with Ducati. In the meantime, at the old Grand Prix of France which promises to be rainy, Valentino Rossi signed a three-year contract for its VR46 with the logo Cupra, which will be the “ official automotive partner » of the Academy. The Seat-based sports car brand is part of the Volkswagen group, along with Audi and Ducati, which has already experienced this type of partnership in 2018.
This partnership, celebrated in the name of sportsmanship, could hide a clue about the choices of the VR46 concerning the manufacturer who will equip the new team MotoGP in the colors of Saudi Aramco, founded on the ashes of the current Avintia structure.
Pierantonio Vianello, director of CUPRA Italia, explained that “ This project born with VR46 Riders Academy was strongly desired, and at the same time it was an extremely natural decision for all of us. We found ourselves sharing the philosophy, team spirit, values and principles of both brands, and we are therefore delighted to be able to launch this collaboration, certain that we can transmit the same passion to the respective fans. This collaboration also reinforces Cupra's independent and unconventional positioning, consistent with the philosophy of life that characterizes two-wheel enthusiasts, by highlighting their values ».
VR46: the manufacturer's announcement this weekend at Le Mans?
The announcement of the VR46 team's bikes in MotoGP should arrive soon. Mauro Sanchini, in an interview with MOW, explained that for a leading team like the one put together by Valentino Rossi, agreements must be concluded as soon as possible. This is to put the drivers under contract to better organize the team. The feeling is therefore that the team will be presented at the Italian Grand Prix at Mugello, which will take place behind closed doors on the weekend of May 30.
But for speedweek, the announcement could come as soon as Le Mans. If the option Ducati was confirmed for VR46, Petronas would have free rein to negotiate with Yamaha . It is said that the team Gresini would remain linked to Aprilia. The team VR46 Aramco would probably not be talking about the bikes of the previous season, with its 18 million euros put on the table. And all the less Franco Morbidelli could be the spearhead, he who is already tired of 2019 Yamaha. But all that is not the business of bastianini. What place will remain for the Moto2 World Champion of the 2020 season? Because we see badly Red fire your half-brother Marini, even if his results are less good than his current teammate…
