The other Ducati rider on a MotoGP resurgence
Franco Morbidelli continued his MotoGP resurgence with a first podium finish in three-and-a-half years with third place in the San Marino Grand Prix sprint race and explained how “the race is very different” at the sharp end. Morbidelli was given the golden ticket at the end of 2023. The Italian ended a turgid three-season spell […]
Morbidelli to join mentor Rossi’s VR46 MotoGP team in 2025
VR46 has recruited Pramac rider Franco Morbidelli to partner Fabio di Giannantonio in MotoGP next year. As has been widely expected, VR46 and Morbidelli have agreed to a one-year deal that will see the 2020 championship runner-up race for the team owned by his mentor and MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi. The 29-year-old will continue with […]
“Not fair” that Miller and Morbidelli will stay in MotoGP next year
Aprilia’s Aleix Espargaro says it’s «not fair» that Jack Miller and Franco Morbidelli will remain on next year’s MotoGP grid despite their current form, when teams could hire young riders in their place. Espargaro, a veteran of 243 starts, believes MotoGP teams should be giving opportunities to those coming through the ranks instead of signing […]
Has Morbidelli found his MotoGP mojo again after years of struggles at Yamaha?
Pramac rider Franco Morbidelli showed glimpses of his former self as he battled team-mate Jorge Martin and reigning champion Francesco Bagnaia for a podium in last weekend’s German GP. While his strategy to play aggressively early on ultimately dropped him to fifth at the finish, there were only positives to take for a rider who […]
Pramac’s Morbidelli still «missing freedom» on Ducati MotoGP bike
The three-time MotoGP race winner endured a difficult Portuguese Grand Prix weekend despite making a step forward with his understanding of the GP24. Qualifying in 17th, Morbidelli finished 18th in the grand prix after crashing on the opening lap in an incident that left Honda’s Joan Mir unhappy. Read Also: Morbidelli’s transition from Yamaha to […]
Mir slams Morbidelli for ‘not clever’ opening lap clash in Portugal MotoGP
Although Pramac Ducati rider Morbidelli started Sunday’s Portimao three positions ahead of Mir in 17th, a poor getaway dropped him into the clutches of his Honda rival through the opening sequence of corners. As they battled for position, Morbidelli made contact with Mir in an incident not captured on TV, sending the Spaniard wide and […]