Overview
- Motorsport.com reports Fermin Aldeguer has a handshake agreement to stay on a factory Ducati contract through 2028 and race for VR46 in 2027 with near-factory update parity.
- VR46 manager Pablo Nieto praised Aldeguer as a top future talent and said the team is evaluating options for its second 2027 seat.
- Negotiations for Gresini to remain a Ducati satellite are described as far apart, with no riders or bikes yet confirmed for 2027 and talks with Honda reported by paddock sources.
- Gresini team boss Michele Masini said discussions with Ducati continue and kept Aldeguer listed as an option for 2027 despite exit reports.
- Alex Marquez is widely reported to be heading to KTM’s factory squad for 2027, further clearing Gresini’s current line-up.