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Valentino Rossi has already done his homework in MotoGP: “We already know who our rider will be in 2027”

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5 days ago

January 14, 2026

Kyle

Valentino Rossi has already done his homework in MotoGP: “We already know who our rider will be in 2027”

Valentino Rossi was the great protagonist of the presentation. Pertamina Enduro VR46 Team. Not only is he the owner of the team and his alma mater, but the 2026 livery is pure graphic history of “Dottore”. And in a statement after his presentation to Sky Italia, he also talked about the future that opens up with the arrival of a new MotoGP era with the change from 1000cc to 850cc.

And from what he has said, it is clear that this team, which currently has the status of Ducati’s factory support team, may continue to be a client of Borgo Panigale.

“Ducati has been the strongest bike for at least five seasons, so everyone will try to catch up. Other manufacturers will also have to work hard to achieve this. But personally I trust Ducati. I think the development of GP27 is already quite advanced.

And he opened another melon, the transfer window. “The transfer market will also be very important, given that many contracts are expiring. There will be a lot of movement from May onwards. So we need to stay focused at the beginning of the championship, especially in the first race, which will be important. Then everyone will start assessing their future,” he said.

And I asked directly Who will be the pilot of VR46?Well, it’s clear: “I know, but I can’t say it.”

The team’s goal is to win again, something that could only be achieved on the bike of Rossi Marco Bezzecchi, three GPs and one sprint. “It’s always very difficult to express yourself to the fullest on every MotoGP circuit. It would be great to win. We’ve already achieved that with Bezzecchi in his second year. A podium is beautiful, but to beat everyone in the premier class is the ultimate and special thing, so this is our new goal.”

He then analyzes the year 2026, which will be a technological transition period. “From this point of view, it’s a transitional championship with teams already working towards their 2027 bikes, so not much will change, but each season has its own story. In 2025, some riders performed below their potential, especially Bagnaia and Martin. So let’s hope that in 2026 everyone reaches their best level and that Morbidelli and Di Giannantonio can win again. “A step towards becoming stronger. ”

Source: Mundo Deportivo

Kyle

I am a writer at Sportish, where I mainly cover sports news. I’ve also written for The Guardian and ESPN Brasil, and my work has been featured on NBC Sports, SI.com and more. Before working in journalism, I was an athlete: I played football for Colgate University and competed in the US Open Cross Country Championships.

Motorsports

“We will be left behind.” Verstappen won’t like Red Bull’s situation

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2 hours ago

January 19, 2026

Ruth

“We will be left behind.” Verstappen won’t like Red Bull’s situation

Red Bull Formula 1 team president Laurent Mekies believes the Bulls will be behind their rivals at the start of the 2026 season, given the production of their engines and new aerodynamic rules.

“We know it will be difficult for us, especially at the beginning of the season. I think we will fall behind our rivals, but we need to hold on for a few more months.”

“I hope we come back to the top, but it would be naive to think that Red Bull will be ahead right away. We will be behind at the start,” said Mekis.

Bulls will produce its engines in collaboration with Ford from 2026.

Source: Sport UA

Ruth

Ruth Waterhouse is an author and sports journalist who writes for Sportish. She is known for her coverage of various sports events and her insightful analysis of sports-related news. With a passion for sports and a keen eye for detail, she has become a respected voice in the sports community.

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Red Bull finally decides on Verstappen’s team

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13 hours ago

January 19, 2026

Ruth

Red Bull finally decides on Verstappen’s team

After several significant personnel changes in the team, Max Verstappen has finally learned who he will be working with in the Red Bull pits for the new season.

At the end of last year, it became known that three key members of the four-time world champion’s headquarters had left. According to De Telegraaf, Jeff Ayton replaced Verstappen’s vehicle control engineer Michael Manning, who left the team after the 2025 season. He has previously worked with other Red Bull drivers and worked temporarily with Verstappen in Manning’s absence last year.

Verstappen’s former engine mechanic David Mart has moved to Audi and his replacement at Red Bull has not yet been determined. Performance engineer Tom Hart is also leaving the team; He will join Williams but will continue to work with the Milton Keynes-based team for a while.

Changes also occurred among mechanics. After Matt Culler moved to the position of Audi’s chief mechanic, Verstappen was replaced as his first mechanic by his twin brother John Culler. He is well known to Max, who has previously held a similar position on the other side of the Red Bull pits, working alongside Sergio Perez, Liam Lawson and Yuki Tsunoda.

Despite rumors about the winter break, Gianpiero Lambiase will remain Verstappen’s race engineer for another season.

Source: Sport UA

Ruth

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Ferrari will have a red-white livery. Images of the Scuderia jersey have been revealed

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13 hours ago

January 19, 2026

Ruth

Ferrari will have a red-white livery. Images of the Scuderia jersey have been revealed

Photos of the allegedly leaked Ferrari F1 team jerseys for the 2026 season have appeared on the internet.

The published photos show a red T-shirt with white inserts.

Ferrari will officially announce its color on January 23. At the same time, some sources reported that the design of the 2026 car should be “pleasantly surprising”.

Given that Ferrari and other teams have used darker shades of their primary colors (red in the Scuderia’s case) in recent years, the introduction of red and white team uniforms could signal a move towards a lighter color scheme.

The same idea is put forward in a video published on the Scuderia’s official account.