As expected, Franco Morbidelli will miss the next MotoGP tests, with the confirmation that he will also miss the tests in Qatar this month. The rider is in good overall condition, but it has been recommended to him, ‘as a precautionary measure’, to only return to action in three weeks’ time, which means a return only in the first GP of the year.
Pramac Racing provided updates on the rider’s current status on social media:
After the dramatic accident suffered during a private test in Portimão last week, Franco Morbidelli underwent further examinations by Prof. Franco Servadei (neurologist) and Dr. Roberto Donati. Despite being in good overall condition, the Pramac Racing rider decided to undergo a comprehensive medical examination before deciding whether or not to travel to Sepang.
Franco Servadei recommended, as a precautionary measure, that Morbidelli abstain from resuming sporting activities for the next three weeks. Consequently, Franco will not be able to participate in the upcoming official test in Qatar (February 19-20).
His return to the track is scheduled for the first MotoGP race of the 2024 season, scheduled at the Losail International Circuit from March 8 to 10.
We wish Franco Morbidelli a speedy recovery and look forward to seeing him back on his bike soon.
