F1 icon Lewis Hamilton is reportedly in talks with Gresini Racing about purchasing the satellite Ducati MotoGP squad. The seven-time world champion is said to be interested in buying the Italian based outfit from current boss Nadia Padovani.
According to The Race, Hamilton had representatives at the Dutch TT race in Assen on the weekend, in order to assess the commercial viability of a purchase.
Ducati took the top five finishing places in Assen, with Francesco Bagnaia winning from Jorge Martin.
The development comes during a potentially groundbreaking period for the sport, with MotoGP in the process of being bought by F1 owners Liberty Media. The takeover is expected to be approved by competition regulators later this year.
And the involvement of Hamilton, 39, would serve to raise the profile of motorcycling events and attract new fans. The Mercedes man purchasing Gresini would also pave the way for a unique ‘crossover’ between F1 and MotoGP.
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