After a difficult start marked by an injury, Franco Morbidelli is finally getting into the rhythm and improving his results with the Ducati from Prima Pramac. It is a new chapter in his career after the challenging years with Yamaha, and he spoke to Motosan.es for an initial assessment.
The new team: ‘The team, after what happened to me in Portimão and the false start of this championship, did the impossible to stay calm and that allowed us to work in the right direction. The atmosphere is very positive, relaxed, calm‘.
Gino Borsoi, team manager: ‘He is very good. He is close to the riders, the team, he is really focused on the result and gave me many good feelings‘.
The comparison between Ducati and Yamaha: ‘It’s a question I can answer later, because at the moment I have very few kilometers on the Ducati. […]. At the moment my knowledge of the Ducati is very limited, what I could understand is that this is a very rider-friendly bike, I couldn’t go deeper‘.
Overcoming the knee injury in 2021: ‘It was a very normal injury, which coincided with many changes at a time when I was changing a lot. In my opinion, more than the knee, what hit me hard were many changes and my lack of adaptation to them‘.
Detailed Analysis
Transition and adaptation: Morbidelli is aware that the transition from Yamaha to Ducati requires time and patience. The few kilometers he has on the new bike have not given him enough experience to compare the two bikes in detail. The Italian emphasized that knowledge of Ducati will come with time and familiarity.
Team dynamics: In a new team, Morbidelli praises the supportive environment at Pramac. The positive team dynamics and the involvement of team manager Gino Borsoi are proving crucial to his adaptation. The direct approach of the manager fosters #21’s confidence, providing a collaborative environment that is essential for success.
Future perspectives: At this moment, Morbidelli exudes confidence for his future with Ducati and Pramac, focusing on acquiring the necessary experience and understanding of the new bike to finally consistently fight for the desired results. A pragmatic approach and emphasis on gradual adaptation demonstrate his commitment and desire to succeed at Pramac.
