Franco Morbidelli is the VR46 Academy rider. From humble beginnings, Morbidelli ground away in the Moto2 class under Valentino Rossi’s mentorship until he became a dominant title winner in 2017 ...
Franco Morbidelli doesn’t expect the reduction in Ducati grid numbers to impact his podium goals for the new MotoGP season. But he does believe "other manufacturers are going to step their game up".