Valentino Rossi has made it clear he already knows who he wants riding for VR46 in 2027, and that message is being interpreted as a way of turning up the pressure on Ducati.
Although it has not been officially announced, 2026 is expected to be the final season at VR46 for its current riders, Fabio Di Giannantonio and Franco Morbidelli. That means Rossi must secure two replacements for 2027, while also confirming whether the team will continue with Ducati machinery beyond next year.
