Fantic and Valentino Rossi: Moto2 partnership to begin at Silverstone

The project being developed by Fantic and VR46 will see a joining of forces, the Veneto brand coming together with Valentino Rossi’s structure to compete in the 2023 edition of Moto2.

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The official press release explains that the parties will form an important partnership, which will already be visible on track at the next Silverstone round, where the Fantic brand will feature on the bikes of Celestino Vietti Ramus and Niccolò Antonelli.

The goals for 2023 are ambitious. Claudio Giovanardi, Fantic Racing Division Manager, will entrust the new work team to Stefano Bedon, Team Manager, while Milena Koerner will manage the technical side, which will fully absorb the current Mooney VR46 Racing Team structure. In addition, the agreement between the two companies will also involve supporting the VR46 Riders Academy project, assisting young motorcycle talents on their path to the reigning class.

Fantic and VR46, mutual satisfaction

The press release continues with a few words from Fantic CEO, Mariano Roman: "We are thrilled to have signed this agreement with the VR46 Racing Team. We are following an important path to build an increasingly 'racing oriented' Fantic and this is a truly fundamental step. There is a full sharing of values ??that unites our brands, we have the same passion and vision towards motorsport and we both have a very important relationship with the world of young people. It is a special moment, the relationship with the team owned by Valentino Rossi will be the main step to be able to achieve our most important objectives”.

And from Alessio Salucci, Mooney VR46 Racing Team Director: “I am very happy to have closed this collaboration agreement with Fantic, a historic brand in the motorcycle sector and a solid Italian company, an extra boast for all our fans. An important moment, with an eye also to the future for our entire Moto2 structure. It will be a mix of experiences that will touch all areas of motorsport: on the one hand Fantic among the off-road leaders and on the other hand the VR46 Racing Team which over the years has become a point of reference among the teams in Moto2. A crucial partnership also for the VR46 Riders Academy with a new technical partner to support us in the search and growth of new young talents of the two wheels”.

Translated by Heather Watson

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