The Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team is preparing for the Indonesian Grand Prix with a completely renewed look. For the Mandalika round, the team founded by Valentino Rossi will take to the track with a special livery created to celebrate the increasingly strong connection between the squad and Indonesia.
The new Ducati design was unveiled in Jakarta and pays tribute to the country hosting one of the most distinctive events on the MotoGP calendar. The choice is particularly significant due to the presence of Pertamina Enduro, the Indonesian title sponsor of the VR46 team.
The Garuda Takes Centre Stage on the New VR46 Ducati
The central element of the livery is the Garuda, the mythological creature and national symbol of Indonesia. Its figure dominates the fairings of the Ducati Desmosedici GP machines, with its wings extending along the sides of the bike and its head positioned around the fuel tank area.
The colour scheme also directly reflects Indonesian identity. White and red, the colours of the national flag, form the basis of the design, complemented by gold details and the unmistakable fluorescent yellow that has long been one of the defining features of the VR46 world.
The result is a livery that looks significantly different from the team’s usual design, created specifically for one of the most important events of the season from a commercial and promotional perspective.
A Special Livery Designed by Drudi Performance
Once again, the project has been created by Aldo Drudi and Drudi Performance, the design company that has been closely associated with Valentino Rossi for many years and has produced numerous graphics that have become iconic in the world of motorcycle racing.
The new colour scheme continues the VR46 Racing Team’s tradition of using special liveries at selected Grands Prix, turning its Ducati machines into a platform for celebrating countries, collaborations and partnerships.
VR46 Looking to Bounce Back After Motegi
The spectacular new look will now need to be matched by an equally strong response on the sporting side. VR46 arrives in Indonesia following a difficult Japanese Grand Prix.
At Motegi, Franco Morbidelli finished the race in 15th position, while Fabio Di Giann