Valentino Rossi joined the Pertamina Enduro VR46 workforce in Jakarta right now to unveil a particular livery for this weekend’s Indonesian MotoGP at Mandalika.
The livery, designed by Aldo Drudi’s Drudi Efficiency, blends the standard VR46 race colors with some Indonesian cultural heritage.
Rossi’s fluo yellow trademark has been mixed with the crimson and white of the Indonesian flag, representing state-backed oil firm Pertamina, for his or her “second dwelling race”.
In the meantime, the batik design on the Ducati Desmosedici’s physique is impressed by the Lombok Batik, which additionally decorates the run-off areas of the Mandalika Circuit.
“The assist of the Indonesian viewers is wonderful and provides further spirit for us. This livery is our means of expressing gratitude and celebrating togetherness with Indonesian followers,” mentioned seven-time MotoGP champion Valentino Rossi, proprietor of the VR46 workforce, in Jakarta.
Workforce director Alessio “Uccio” Salucci added, “We’re proud to carry Indonesian id again to the MotoGP monitor. Mandalika seems like a second dwelling for us, and thru this livery we need to strengthen the bond with Pertamina Lubricants and all followers in Indonesia.”
VR46 Racing Workforce, Indonesian GP Particular Livery unveiling
On the earlier Indonesian GP, former rider Marco Bezzecchi completed fourth in Dash and fifth within the Grand Prix.
Bezzecchi’s 2025 substitute, Franco Morbidelli, then driving for Pramac, was one place behind the VR46 bike within the Dash and forward within the GP. Present team-mate Fabio di Giannantonio completed ninth within the Saturday race, earlier than an accident within the Grand Prix.
Morbidelli and Diggia return to Indonesia having each stood on the rostrum this season, and are combating over fifth on this planet championship with KTM’s Pedro Acosta.
