Valentino Rossi heading to Valencia “to decide” VR46 MotoGP line-up
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One of those is Fabio di Giannantonio, who is suddenly viewed as a favourite after his Qatar victory, but the other is not Fermin Aldeguer.VR46 team director Alessio Salucci told Dorna’s Jack Appleyard:“We have two options. Vale, the real boss, is also coming here to speak and in the next days, we will try to find the right decision for us.“I said ‘not di Giannantonio’ [at Sepang] because our project is a little bit more for rookie riders, but anyway in the last two or three races Fabio was unbelievable.“We spoke a lot with Fabio yesterday… Vale is coming here to decide.“The second option is not Aldeguer. It’s one very young rider, but we will see in the next days…”What Francesco Bagnaia needs to be crowned MotoGP champion in the Valencia SprintSalucci was also asked about the resurfacing of rumours that VR46 could switch to Yamaha machinery in 2025.“I always speak with everyone – Yamaha, KTM and also Ducati, where we have the option for 2025 and 2026.”Now it’s a bit too early to decide. We will decide in the middle of next year.”VR46’s new rider will need to be on track alongside Marco Bezzecchi at Tuesday’s Valencia test.Related Valencia MotoGP, Ricardo Tormo – Friday Practice Valencia Moto2 Grand Prix, Ricardo Tormo – Friday Practice ResultsWhile Marini’s Repsol Honda deal is yet to be officially confirmed it is considered a formality, with VR46 speaking openly about the need to find a last-minute replacement for the Italian.
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