The MotoGP paddock is rife with rumours that denim-clad American Eagle spokesmoppet Sydney Sweeney is being lined up as a buyer for the Gresini Ducati team. We investigate two big questions: is this is a good idea, and how will it integrate with the new Liberty Media era of MotoGP?
Could this help with the global expansion of MotoGP?
Dorna have rarely taken their attention away from Spain and Italy, but there are other regions for MotoGP to wrap its hands around. In particular, Brazil is bulging out of the top of South America. With the two huge spheres of MotoGP influence (SPA and ITA) already overstuffed, it is time for Liberty to cast its eyes from AUS to BRA. Both hemispheres are packed with fans of Sydney Sweeney, whose presence should create a significant expansion in members of the MotoGP fandom.
What about the American market?
Having a figure like Sydney Sweeney would attract attention from Butte, Montana to the Twin Cities. Sydney Sweeney could even summon up interest from ESPN Headquarters in Bristol, Connecticut to NASCAR country in Bristol, Tennessee. These are certainly a pair of Bristols to keep a close eye on, in terms of mainstream American sport.
Why would Sydney Sweeney and Gresini make a pair worth drooling over?
Despite being a relatively mid-pack team, Gresini impressively racked up some stunning results in the top half of this year, and are currently nuzzling between their twins at Ducati Lenovo and VR46 Ducati in the MotoGP Constructors Championship. Sydney Sweeney’s presence could help lift Gresini up and separate them from their fellow Ducati satellite team. She would also have fast young Moto2 riders dreaming of a ride.
Would this help with rider motivation?
The duo of Alex Marquez and Fermin Aldeguer have been jiggling up and down the standings lately, with several of their result sheets spoiled by premature finishes. Sydney Sweeney’s laid-back personality could help motivate them to focus on endurance rather than outright speed. In Sydney’s presence, it would be very difficult to finish last.
What are the realistic expectations?
With Sydney Sweeney simply poured into the blue team, it would be unrealistic to expect a sudden revolution. There are two mountainous issues to consider first, and they’re both pneumatic. Michelin currently have an outstanding rear and an overinflated front. Plus we have the 2027 Pirelli calendar to look forward to.
Do you think you might stop being a total perv for just one paragraph and give us some serious reasons for Sidney Sweeney to buy Gresini?
Certainly. Sydney Sweeney is a genuine petrolhead who works on her own cars and has a collection of 1960s Fords that she helped to restore herself. She even has a TikTok channel called “Syd’s Garage” where she occasionally posts videos of her vehicles. Smart, likeable and interested in mechanical stuff, Sidney Sweeney is exactly the sort of American celebrity that Liberty Media should be trying to get involved with MotoGP to help conquer the Yank market.
Finally! That wasn’t so hard, was it?
Huh huh huh, you said…
Enough!!!
In conclusion, Sidney Sweeney and Gresini would be an outstanding pair. Liberty Media should squeeze them together ASAP.
