Aldeguer joins VR46 Ducati for MotoGP 2027

Fermin Aldeguer will join VR46 for the start of MotoGP’s 850cc era in 2027, it has been confirmed.

The Spaniard, who extended his contract with Ducati at the beginning of this year, will race for Valentino Rossi’s team as a factory rider for the next two seasons, with full backing and official material from the Borgo Panigale constructor.

In this way, Aldeguer will have the same weapons as factory Ducati squad riders Marc Marquez and Pedro Acosta, as well as his new team-mate at VR46, Nicolo Bulega, whose appointment is still to be confirmed.

Aldeguer signed an initial contract with Ducati in January 2024, befor