Franco Morbidelli struggles in 2026 MotoGP season amid bike issues
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 3:00 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Franco Morbidelli is facing challenges in the 2026 MotoGP season, citing a lack of "feeling" on his bike as the key issue. Competing for the VR46 team, he has not been able to achieve significant results with the year-old Ducati GP25, currently positioned as the lowest-placed Ducati rider after eight races. Morbidelli's future in the series is uncertain as he seeks to improve performance and establish his footing in the championship. Further developments are awaited as the season progresses.
- •Morbidelli cites lack of "feeling" on track as main issue
- •He is the lowest-placed Ducati rider
- •Currently competing with a year-old Ducati GP25
- •Struggled for results after eight rounds in the season
- •Future in MotoGP remains uncertain
- 3:00 PMYahoo Sports — Where has it gone wrong for Franco Morbidelli in MotoGP 2026?
- 3:00 PMMotorsport.com — Where has it gone wrong for Franco Morbidelli in MotoGP 2026?
"Franco Morbidelli says his poor run of form in the 2026 MotoGP season can be traced to a lack of “feeling” on his bike, but he could not pinpoint the root cause of the problem. The VR46 rider is fighting for his future in the premier class after struggling for results aboard the year-old Ducati GP25. After the opening eight rounds of the season, he is the lowest-placed Ducati rider in the ...Keep reading
"The three-time grand prix winner has been unable to fully resolve his 2026 issues and inch closer to the sharp end of the pack
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 3:00 PMWhere has it gone wrong for Franco Morbidelli in MotoGP 2026?
The three-time grand prix winner has been unable to fully resolve his 2026 issues and inch closer to the sharp end of the pack
- Motorsport.comJun 15, 2026, 3:00 PMWhere has it gone wrong for Franco Morbidelli in MotoGP 2026?
Franco Morbidelli says his poor run of form in the 2026 MotoGP season can be traced to a lack of “feeling” on his bike, but he could not pinpoint the root cause of the problem. The VR46 rider is fighting for his future in the premier class after struggling for results aboard the year-old Ducati GP25. After the opening eight rounds of the season, he is the lowest-placed Ducati rider in the ...Keep reading
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