VR46 Racing Team

The VR46 Racing Team is a MotoGP team founded by nine-time world champion Valentino Rossi. Based in Tavullia, Italy, the squad carries forward Rossi's legacy in the premier class of motorcycle racing. The team operates under the Mooney VR46 Racing Team banner and fields competitive machinery in the MotoGP World Championship. Established with the goal of developing Italian talent, the VR46 Racing Team has become a fixture in the paddock. The squad draws on the expertise and philosophy of the VR46 Academy, Rossi's renowned rider development program that has produced multiple Grand Prix race winners. The team's distinctive yellow livery is instantly recognizable on the grid. The VR46 Racing Team competes at the highest level of motorcycle racing, taking on established factory squads with a mix of experienced riders and emerging talent. The team's presence in MotoGP represents a continuation of Rossi's deep involvement in the sport beyond his legendary riding career.

The VR46 Racing Team continues to compete in the MotoGP World Championship as a satellite outfit. The team fields competitive bikes and aims to challenge for strong results against both satellite and factory rivals. Recent seasons have seen the squad work to close the gap to the front of the grid while developing its riders and refining its package. The team remains a key part of the MotoGP paddock, with its yellow machines a familiar sight at circuits around the world.