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Franco Morbidelli: My Performance Was Insufficient, Changes Are Necessary for the Ducati GP25
Franco Morbidelli, rider of the Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team, made harsh criticisms regarding his riding after the Sachsenring race in Germany. Morbidelli stated that the Italian rider needs to make radical changes to his riding style to be competitive on the Ducati GP25, concluding the first half of the 2026 MotoGP season with disappointment.
Due to an accident in the sprint race and obstructing Pedro Acosta during training, the rider received a penalty. Consequently, starting 10th in the main race, the rider only saw the checkered flag in 13th place during the first laps, falling back in the early turns. Finishing 31 seconds behind the winner Marc Marquez, Morbidelli was also approximately 20 seconds behind Francesco Bagnaia, the closest Ducati competitor.
Performance Analysis and Critical Points
In his post-race assessment, Morbidelli emphasized that he did not achieve the performance he wanted in any section of the motorcycle. According to the rider's statements, although the starting performance was inadequate, his speed dropped significantly in later stages of the race.
Morbidelli clearly listed the shortcomings he experienced:
- Struggling with braking techniques.
- Losing time in mid-corner and exit sections.
- Having deficiencies in braking, especially in certain corner types.
"I showed no performance at all. My start was not bad, but I lost several positions. Afterwards, my speed was not good at all. I could not show the performance I wanted in any part of the track. Frankly, I showed no performance. This is sad, but it is reality."
Mental Preparation and Potential Focus
The Italian rider stressed that the current situation must be viewed as an opportunity. Morbidelli believes the mid-season period is a critical time frame for regaining both mental and technical composure. He argued that necessary changes must be made to fully realize Ducati's potential.
The rider's thoughts included:
- Trying to refocus and regain composure.
- Aiming to start the second half of the season with a more open mindset.
- Changing everything necessary to adapt to the Ducati, because everyone can see the motorcycle's true speed potential.
The Problem Is Not With the Motorcycle
Morbidelli, the only Ducati rider using the GP25 model in the Sachsenring race, claimed that these performance issues were not due to the motorcycle. Despite being the only rider on track after Fermin Aldeguer was sidelined due to injury, the rider stated that the source of the problem was not the machine, but his own ability to adapt.
Considering the competitiveness of his rivals, Morbidelli defined his task as learning how to maximize the motorcycle's potential.
"We see how competitive Marc, Alex, and Diggia are. This motorcycle can be fast. My job is to learn how to bring out the potential of this package."
In summary, Morbidelli emphasized that the areas where he lost the most time were braking, mid-corner sections, and acceleration phases. He expressed hope that he will ensure the correct mental preparation for the second half of the season. Franco Morbidelli, who completed the first half of the 2026 season in 16th place in the World Championship, has not yet demonstrated his performance in the 2027 season.
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