Morbidelli Stays with VR46 for 2026

Morbidelli Stays with VR46 for 2026

Franco Morbidelli will proceed with the Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Group into the 2026 MotoGP season, extending his partnership with the Tavullia-based outfit after a powerful first yr collectively. The deal confirms the workforce’s line-up for subsequent season, with Morbidelli as soon as once more alongside Fabio Di Giannantonio on Ducati Desmosedici GP equipment.

The Italian-Brazilian rider has deep ties with the VR46 mission, having been the Academy’s first recruit and its first World Champion due to his 2017 Moto2 title.

Franco Morbidelli

“My love for this workforce could be very deep. I really feel nice right here and have a tremendous relationship with each single member. It will likely be a pleasure to race with the Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Group subsequent yr as effectively. It’s unbelievable to announce one thing so particular. I hope to expertise many extra nice days like those we’ve had this yr, as a result of we actually deserve it. We have now nearly a yr and a half forward of us to maintain displaying the good potential we’ve collectively. I wish to thank the entire workforce, with Vale, Uccio, and Pablo main the best way, the companions, the VR46 Riders Academy, and my individuals.”

Now in his seventh yr of MotoGP, Morbidelli’s profession tally contains three wins, six podiums, and a runner-up end within the 2020 championship.

Since becoming a member of VR46 for 2025, Morbidelli has already returned to the rostrum with most important race rostrums in Argentina and Qatar, plus Dash podiums in Qatar and Hungary. Heading into the ultimate eight rounds of the yr, he sits sixth within the standings on 161 factors.

Alessio Salucci – VR46 Group Director

“We’re blissful to substantiate Franco for the subsequent season too. He built-in with the workforce proper from the beginning, constructing a superb private {and professional} relationship that has led to vital outcomes. Franco has been a part of the VR46 Riders Academy for the reason that very starting and seeing him put on the colours of the Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Group has a particular that means for us, it seems like coming full circle. This yr, with two podiums in the primary races and two extra within the Dash, we confirmed what we will do; on this final a part of the season and within the subsequent one, the aim is to enhance much more. His expertise has been an added worth and, along with the workforce’s experience and Ducati’s help, we’re excited to proceed this journey collectively in 2026 as effectively.”

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