Franco Morbidelli Grateful for Ducati's Trust in World Superbike Move

Franco Morbidelli, a rider from the VR46 team, is optimistic about his upcoming transition to the World Superbike series with Ducati's factory team. He expressed appreciation for Ducati's continued support despite his recent challenges in MotoGP.

Morbidelli has faced difficulties during his time with the VR46 MotoGP Ducati team, which affected his confidence and led to the loss of a MotoGP contract for 2027. However, Ducati has opted to retain him for the World Superbike team, replacing Nicolo Bulega, the reigning champion, who will move to MotoGP next season.

As he prepares for the Indonesian Grand Prix, Morbidelli acknowledged that his recent performance may not have made him the most obvious choice for Ducati. He noted the significance of Ducati's trust in his abilities and mentioned his familiarity with Michelin tires, which will be used in World Superbike next season. Morbidelli aims to leverage his experience and speed to compete for victories in his new role.