Franco Morbidelli
Franco Morbidelli is amongst the most recognisable names in MotoGP™, with the Italian achieving plenty of on track success. A Moto2™ World Champion in 2017, Morbidelli made the step up to the premier class in 2018 and taken three victories and three more podiums in that time, even claiming second in the Championship in 2020. Now riding with Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP™ Team, you can keep up to date with all his latest news here!
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WATCH: The bizarre crash which has left Morbidelli injured
The Italian clipped the back of Aleix Espargaro just before lights out, going down and fracturing his left hand as a result
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Word on the Grid: Catalan GP rider reaction
Hear from the stars of the show after a brilliant Barcelona outing
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Word on the Grid: "We just yo-yoed off each other!"
Hear what went right, and wrong, for MotoGP's stars during Barcelona's Tissot Sprint
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Morbidelli talks 'easy' VR46 renewal: "It's the best team"
The Italian's future was was resolved during the week, and hopes it can boost his on track performances for the rest of the campaign
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Word on the Grid: "Finally, I was able to feel the front and brake hard!"
Get rider reaction from a brilliant Grand Prix at Balaton Park
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REACTION: Riders talk Turn 1 chaos!
Hear riders' thoughts on the opening corner drama as Fabio Quartararo earned a penalty for Sunday's Hungarian GP
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Double delight at VR46 as Diggia and Morbidelli deliver Sprint joy
The Italian duo both finished on the podium in Saturday's showpiece event, with the result a huge boost of confidence ahead of Sunday's Hungarian GP
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Word on the Grid: "Expectations were much higher"
Hear the thoughts of the premier class's finest after our annual visit to Assen
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Word on the Grid: Aragon GP rider reaction
Hear the thoughts of the stars of the show after a gripping eighth round of the 2025 campaign
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Word on the Grid: Rider reaction to the Tissot Sprint at Aragon!
Hear from some stars of the show as they review their qualifying and Sprint performances, and look ahead to Sunday's Aragon GP
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Morbidelli on failing under the weight of expectation - and bouncing back!
After a barren few years for the Italian, he has rediscovered his mojo in 2025 and promises more to come
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Word on the Grid: Rider reaction to the Tissot Sprint!
A handful of stars reflect on a dramatic Sprint, calling it 'bittersweet', 'incredible' and 'fun' after a wild Saturday at Jerez.
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2025 Spanish GP Press Conference: M. Marquez, A. Marquez, Bagnaia and Morbidelli
Four of the standout riders of the season so far look ahead to the weekend in Jerez as the sport returns to Europe
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UNSEEN: "Our time will arrive"
Enjoy the post-race conversations, celebrations and penalty reaction with Viñales, Tech3, Bagnaia and Morbidelli following the Qatar GP
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Morbidelli earns Best Take Off honours in Qatar
The Italian enjoyed a lightning start from P4 on the grid, capitalising on early drama to claim the Qatar Airways Best Take Off award
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Morbidelli takes P3, praises Viñales and the impact of Rossi
The Italian was belatedly awarded the final podium place in front of the boss as KTM's Viñales fell foul of the tyre pressure rules
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UNHEARD: "You get sillier by the day, man!"
Join the Marquez brothers and Franco Morbidelli after yet another one-two in Qatar, as they are whisked away to the podium celebrations
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The battle for bronze: trio of riders reflect on last lap dash
It was Morbidelli vs Aldeguer vs Quartararo for the final podium place in the Qatar Sprint
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HIGHLIGHTS: Morbidelli shines in the desert as Martin returns
The Italian broke the Marquez family stranglehold on 2025 Practice sessions with a sizzling lap time, while the World Champion returned to action
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"Everything came alive!" - Morbidelli takes Friday P1
It wasn't the perfect day for the Italian, but he has set the benchmark in Qatar for the pack to chase ahead of QP