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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Morbidelli embraces Brazilian roots: "This is a true home GP for me!"
With his family in attendance in Goiania, the VR46 rider is primed for a special weekend in a country that he holds so close to his heart
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Morbidelli on 2026: "Everyone's going to be on top of their game"
The Italian gears up for his second season with the VR46 squad and talks all things 2026 from the team's launch in Rome
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HIGHLIGHTS: a new era of fluo yellow awaits VR46 in 2026!
Subtle changes once again bring an enhanced and more "aggressive" look to the Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team for the forthcoming season
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FULL: feel the fluo as VR46 sport striking 2026 colours!
Enjoy the presentation in full and get all the stories from the team's 2026 presentation from Rome in Italy!
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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