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12B SPORTS Secures Main Sponsorship Deal With VR46 Racing Team

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 (Bernama) -- 12B SPORTS has been appointed Main Sponsor of the Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team for the 2026 MotoGP World Championship season, marking the sports media platform’s largest motorsport partnership to date.

Under the agreement, the 12B SPORTS brand will feature prominently on the team’s motorcycles and racing suits throughout the season, according to a statement.

“VR46 is more than a racing team. It is a symbol of passion, authenticity and the spirit of MotoGP.

“As Main Sponsor, we are proud to stand alongside one of the sport’s most iconic teams and bring fans even closer to the moments that define it,” said 12B SPORTS spokesperson, Rory Anderson.

Meanwhile, VR46 Agency chief executive officer, Gianluca Falcioni said the partnership would help both parties engage a global audience of sports fans and strengthen the team’s international reach.

Founded by nine-time motorcycle world champion Valentino Rossi, the VR46 Racing Team is among the most recognisable outfits in MotoGP and fields riders Fabio Di Giannantonio and Franco Morbidelli.

The partnership aims to strengthen fan engagement and expand access to MotoGP content, stories and experiences for audiences worldwide.

-- BERNAMA