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Celestino Vietti: Will He Overtake VR46 in MotoGP?
The motorsport world is entering an exciting period as it prepares for the 2027 MotoGP season, with teams vying for positions. Specifically, the second rider position for the VR46 Ducati has become highly valuable following Fabio Di Giannantonio’s move to KTM. Currently, Nicolo Bulega, Luca Marini, and, notably, Celestino Vietti, who has been attracting attention with his rise in Moto2, are emerging as frontrunners for the role.
Vietti’s Turning Point
24-year-old Celestino Vietti is experiencing his most successful season to date in his career. Having competed in Moto2 for many years, Vietti has been drawing attention with his consistent and strong performances. Previously, his potential often appeared in individual races, but he is now presenting a much more mature and stable image in 2026. By finishing five of the first six races in 6th place or better, and twice reaching the podium as second, he has secured 3rd place in the World Championship standings, ahead of potential MotoGP graduates such as David Alonso, Senna Agius, or Daniel Holgado.
Target: Mugello
Vietti aims to increase the value of his brand through the successes he has achieved in the Moto2 World Championship. “My current sole objective is to perform as well as possible,” Vietti stated in an interview with GPOne. “The results are determined by others. My job is to achieve good results, and we have shown this in the recent races. We will see what happens from here.”
Strength from the VR46 Academy
Vietti has been a part of the VR46 Academy for many years, regularly training with riders such as Francesco Bagnaia and other academy drivers. He notes that this environment helps him feel calmer and more relaxed during races. “We have a very close communication with our riders. However, instead of specific recommendations, they help us feel calmer and more relaxed during race weekends. We have been discussing this for a long time, but now I have managed to achieve some things, and this is helping me a lot.”
Inspiration from Morbidelli
Vietti emphasizes that he is greatly inspired by, particularly, Franco Morbidelli. “I try to learn something from every rider. However, if I had to choose one, I would choose Franco Morbidelli. I remember certain aspects of his experience with him. I like how he handled difficult times. I have been trying to observe his performance for a long time, and I try to emulate him.”
Swap in MotoGP
This situation creates an ironic scenario, particularly for Morbidelli. If Vietti establishes himself as a MotoGP pilot, he will replace a major idol – Franco Morbidelli. This could mean the end of Morbidelli’s MotoGP career at the end of the 2026 season.
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