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These 5 teams are still looking for racers for the 2022 MotoGP, Valentino Rossi and Vinales can approach: Okezone Sports

AMOUNT a team that has not completed its line-up or racer composition for MotoGP 2022 is getting closer Maverick Vinales decided to part with Monster Energy Yamaha. Now, there are five teams that are still looking for new drivers for next season.

Surprising news did come from Yamaha on Monday, June 28, 2021 at noon WIB. They announced their separation from Maverick Vinales at the end of the 2021 season. In fact, Vinales has become their mainstay in the last few seasons, especially after Valentino Rossi’s declining performance.

Rumors of this separation have been widely heard since the beginning of the 2021 Dutch MotoGP series on Friday, June 25, 2021. At that time, it was said that Vinales held a meeting with Yamaha officials to discuss his future.

The Top Gun -the nickname of Vinales- was rumored to have agreed to part with Yamaha at that time. In fact, his contract is known to still have one year left so that it will only expire at the end of the 2022 season.

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After Yamaha officially announced this separation, the list of teams that have not completed their line-up for MotoGP 2022 has been added. Now, there are five teams that still have to quickly complete the list of drivers for next season.

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Who are the teams? Here’s a list that Valentino Rossi and Vinales can take a good look at for his future in MotoGP.

5. Monster Energy Yamaha

Fabio Quartararo

Of course, in the first place, there is the name Monster Energy Yamaha. After parting ways with Vinales, they now only seal the name of Fabio Quartararo. Big homework was waiting for them to find a tandem as great as Quartararo.

4. Petronas Yamaha SRT

Yamaha not only has PR in the factory team, but also the satellite team. They also have to guerrilla to find talent for their satellite team, namely Petronas. Because, so far, Petronas Yamaha SRT has only secured one name, namely Franco Morbidelli.

Franco Morbidelli

Indeed, there is an agreement that Petronas can extend Rossi’s contract for the 2022 MotoGP. However, given Rossi’s uncompetitive gait this season, the two may part ways at the end of the 2021 season.

3. Aprilia Gresini

Aleix Espargaro

Next, there is Aprilia Gresini. They also only secured one racer’s name. He is the flagship driver in the last few seasons, namely Aleix Espargaro. Vinales himself is now closely linked with Aprilia, although besides that, Andrea Dovizioso’s name continues to be heard.

2. KTM Tech3

Turning to KTM, their satellite team, KTM Tech3 has also not completed the lineup of drivers. So far, only one name has been secured by them, namely Remy Gardner, who is currently still in the Moto2 class.

Danilo Petrucci

One place left is now up for grabs a number of racers. Among them, there are the names of Iker Lecuona and Danilo Petrucci who have defended the team this season.

1. Aramco VR46

Lastly, there is the Aramco VR46. The team that chose Valentino Rossi is indeed sure to take part in MotoGP in the 2022 season. Although it has officially announced its presence in the 2022 MotoGP, Aramco VR46 has not yet named the racer who will strengthen them next season.

VR46 racers

Most likely, Aramco VR46 will recruit Valentino Rossi’s younger brother, Luca Marini. However, everything is still a possibility and it is not known for sure what steps The Doctor will take.

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