The VR46 Racing Team and Ducati have renewed their agreement, under which the Tavullia-based team serves as a Factory Supported Team for the Borgo Panigale-based manufacturer. Signed starting in 2025, the contract has been renewed and binds Valentino Rossi’s team and Ducati for another three seasons, through 2029.
Everything remains unchanged for the upcoming season as well : the pit will feature two Ducati Desmosedici GP bikes—one factory bike, which will receive updates throughout the year, and one non-factory bike in standard configuration—both supported by Ducati technical staff already working within the team.
Alessio Salucci, Team Director of the Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team, stated: “We are truly proud to announce the renewal of our agreement with Ducati as a Factory Supported Team in MotoGP for the next three years. Taking on this role was a great honour from the very beginning and marked an important milestone for our entire group. But confirming our position is even more meaningful, as it reflects the consistency and the incredible work of every member of the team. I would like to thank everyone working within the team, our partners for their continued support, and Ducati – especially Luigi Dall'Igna, Claudio Domenicali and Mauro Grassilli – not only for believing in us and in our project, but also for confirming through this renewal that we are heading in the right direction. With the new regulations coming in 2027, the next few MotoGP seasons will present a great challenge, but we are ready to face it with enthusiasm, determination and the solid foundations we have built, to reach even bigger goals. For sure, this successful partnership between the team and Ducati will continue to bring benefits to both parties."
Gigi Dall’Igna, General Manager of Ducati Corse, added: "From the very beginning of our collaboration, the Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team has demonstrated great consistency, expertise and passion. Over the years we have achieved significant milestones together. We are delighted to continue this journey through at least 2029, further strengthening a partnership that has already brought us great satisfaction. This renewal reinforces a relationship built on shared values, a common vision and ambitious goals. I am confident that we will continue to achieve outstanding results together in the years ahead. Finally, I would like to thank Valentino Rossi, Alessio Salucci, Pablo Nieto and everyone within the team for their professionalism and dedication.”