Uccio Salucci praises Fermin Aldeguer as VR46 move rumours heat up for 2027
Photo by Gold & Goose Photography/Getty Images Uccio responds to rumours linking Fermin Aldeguer with VR46. There’s growing talk that Fermin Aldeguer will be heading to VR46 in 2027, and Uccio Salucci didn’t shy away from addressing the speculation. The Gresini rider has already made a name for himself in MotoGP.
He took home the Rookie of the Year award in 2025 after finishing eighth overall, with a standout win at the Indonesian Grand Prix. Even though his Ducati contract promised him a factory bike for 2026, that didn’t happen. However, by 2027, all Ducati riders will have factory machinery—and Aldeguer’s will come with new colours.
Aldeguer is expected to join VR46 in 2027 as Ducati plans to move him from Gresini. Valentino Rossi’s team is second-in-command at the Borgo Panigale outfit, which will provide the Spaniard with factory support. Photo by Mirco Lazzari gp/Getty Images Uccio Salucci admits VR46 are big fans of Fermin Aldeguer With the 21-year-old joining next year, things are going to look a little different at VR46.
While Pedro Acosta was the top choice for the team, they had to look elsewhere once the factory Ducati outfit stepped in to secure him. One of VR46’s current riders will be making way at the end of 2026, as both Fabio Di Giannantonio and Franco Morbidelli face expiring contracts. Diggia is expected to hold onto his seat after a strong start to this season.
With Diggia likely staying, he looks set to partner with Aldeguer in 2027. Salucci confirmed during the United States GP that Fermin has long been on their radar. Speaking to Sky Italia, he said: “We’re interested in Fermin, we’ve never hidden it.