The panorama of satellite teams in MotoGP for the 2025 season is in a state of great agitation, according to information disclosed by SkySports.it. At the center of this agitation is the VR46 team, led by MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi, who has reportedly already rejected Yamaha’s offer to become their new satellite team in 2025.
This decision is said to have surprised and disappointed Lynn Jarvis and Yamaha officials, who considered VR46 a top satellite partner, especially due to the close relationships established over the years with the Red brand, both on and off the track, as a global brand ambassador.
VR46 now seems to be approaching Ducati more assertively, even considering the possibility of succeeding Pramac as the official satellite team of the Bologna-based brand. The situation is particularly serious as Pramac, currently leading the 2024 championship through Jorge Martín and finishing second the previous year, is also at the end of its contract with Ducati this season.
The Pramac case reveals the uncertainty that exists about the future of partnerships in the paddock. According to Sky Sports, the team has two major options to consider: renewing its contract with Ducati for another two years, perhaps maintaining its factory specifications, but with the awareness that a future beyond 2027 remains uncertain; or opting for an adventure with Yamaha from 2025, promising a more lasting stability and attractive financial incentives, especially after Yamaha demonstrated its commitment to the future by renewing Fabio Quartararo’s contract.
Pramac would have a “period of about a month and a half” to activate its extension option with Ducati, suggesting a period of strategic reflections and crucial decisions for the future. LCR, a loyal companion of Honda for years, represents the third team in the paddock in a position to review its manufacturer affiliation at the end of the current season.
