⁣ Franco ⁢Morbidelli will remain with the Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing team for the 2026 MotoGP season, the team announced on September 2, 2024. This confirmation follows a prosperous 2025 season for the Italian rider, marked by two podium finishes in Grand Prix races and two more in Tissot Sprint races.

The team expressed satisfaction with Morbidelli’s progress and ⁣contribution. “This year, with two podiums in Grand Prix and two others in Tissot Sprint, we have shown what we are capable of,” a team statement read. ⁢”in this last part of the season and in the next, the goal is to improve even more.”

⁢ The team⁢ also highlighted the value of Morbidelli’s experience and the strong partnership with Ducati. “His experience was added and, thanks to‍ the expertise of the team and the support of Ducati, we are delighted to continue this adventure together in 2026 too.”

Morbidelli’s 2025 Performance

⁢ Morbidelli’s 2025 season represents a significant turnaround in form. Prior to this year, he ‍had struggled to consistently ‍challenge for podium positions.⁣ The four podiums achieved this season⁣ demonstrate a clear improvement in his performance and adaptation to the Ducati machinery.