Nicolo Bulega dodges VR46 MotoGP rumours: “Any colour is fine”
Nicolo Bulega refuses to be drawn on VR46 MotoGP rumours: “Nothing is set in stone”.
After extending his WorldSBK win streak to a record 22 in a row at Aragon, Nicolo Bulega dodged speculation that he is set to join the VR46 Ducati team in MotoGP.
The 26-year-old has been firmly on the MotoGP radar since his stand-in appearances for Marc Marquez at the end of last year.
Bulega’s domination of WorldSBK this season, combined with impressive lap times during early testing of Ducati’s 850cc prototype, has further strengthened his chances.
But with Ducati's 2027 rider line-up largely settled, the only vacancy appears to be at VR46.
Team owner Valentino Rossi recently stated that he would like to keep an Italian rider in the team, but that still put Bulega up against the likes of Luca Marini, Celestino Vietti and current rider Franco Morbidelli.
Ducati is now rumoured to have helped broker a VR46 deal for Bulega, who raced for Rossi’s team at the start of his grand prix career.
“To be honest, I don’t have much to say. It [MotoGP] might be a possibility; we’re talking about it, but nothing is set in stone yet,” GPOne.com quotes Bulega as saying.
“Obviously, I’d love it, because the MotoGP is a dream for everyone, one I’ve had since I was a kid.
“In fact, I’d love to have another chance to return to the other paddock after my time in Moto2 came to an end.”
When asked if he liked yellow, the signature colour of Rossi’s VR46 team, Bulega again avoided giving away any clues.
“Sure! For a MotoGP bike, I’d even be fine with purple. Any colour is fine…”
If confirmed, Bulega would ride alongside Fermin Aldeguer, who is due to switch across from Gresini.
Fabio di Giannantonio, who took VR46’s first win since 2023 at Catalunya, is expected to join the factory KTM team next season.
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