After extending his WorldSBK profitable streak to 22 consecutive wins at Aragon, Nicolo Brega has fended off hypothesis that he’ll be a part of MotoGP’s VR46 Ducati workforce.
The 26-year-old has been within the highlight in MotoGP since approaching as an alternative choice to Marc Marquez late final yr.
Brega’s WorldSBK victory this season, coupled with spectacular lap instances in early testing of Ducati’s 850cc prototype, additional boosted his probabilities.
Nonetheless, Ducati’s 2027 rider lineup is sort of determined, and VR46 seems to be the one vacant seat.
Valentino Rossi, VR46, 2026 Catalunya MotoGP
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Crew proprietor Valentino Rossi lately mentioned he wished to maintain the Italian rider within the workforce, however Brega will nonetheless face the likes of Luca Marini, Celestino Vietti and present rider Franco Morbidelli.
Ducati is at present rumored to have helped dealer the VR46 take care of Brega, who raced for Rossi’s workforce initially of his Grand Prix profession.
“To be trustworthy, I haven’t got a lot to say. It (MotoGP) could possibly be a chance. We’re speaking about it, however nothing has been determined but,” GPOne.com quoted Brega as saying.
“After all I find it irresistible, as a result of MotoGP is everybody’s dream and it is a dream I’ve had since I used to be a baby.
“Really, I might be glad to have the chance to return to a different paddock as soon as my time in Moto2 is over.”
Fabio Di Giannantonio, 2026 Italian MotoGP.
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When requested if he preferred yellow, the long-lasting coloration of Rossi’s VR46 workforce, Brega once more averted giving any clues.
“That is proper! If it is a MotoGP bike, purple is ok. Any coloration is ok…”
If authorised, Brega will be a part of Fermin Aldeguer, who is ready to maneuver from Gresini.
Fabio Di Giannantonio, who scored VR46’s first win in Catalunya since 2023, will be a part of the manufacturing unit KTM workforce subsequent season.
