Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing

Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team is a MotoGP team founded by the legendary Valentino Rossi, one of the greatest motorcycle racers of all time. The team is based in Italy and officially made its debut in the premier MotoGP class in 2022, after gaining experience in the Moto2 category. 

In 2024, the team partnered with Indonesian oil brand Pertamina Enduro as its main title sponsor, giving the team a strong global identity. The VR46 team runs Ducati bikes, specifically the high-performance Desmosedici GP machines, and operates as an independent satellite team with full support from Ducati. The team is known for its focus on nurturing young talent, especially from the VR46 Riders Academy, which is closely linked to Rossi himself. For the 2024–25 season, the team has two experienced riders, Fabio Di Giannantonio and Franco Morbidelli. 

VR46 Racing Wage bill of 2024-25: For the 2024–25 season, VR46's wage bill for its two riders at around $4 million (roughly €3.43 million or £2.98 million) for this campaign. Franco Morbidelli clearly stands out as the highest‑paid rider of the team. He earns around $2.5 million annual (approx. €2.14 million or £1.86 million).