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Franco Morbidelli admitted the Dutch MotoGP was his toughest race of the season, team-mate Fabio di Giannantonio now just three points behind.
Franco Morbidelli finished outside the top six for the first time this MotoGP season at Assen, citing struggles at the TT circuit.
Despite starting strong and briefly being in fifth place, he ultimately finished seventh after losing positions and receiving a long lap penalty.
Morbidelli expressed satisfaction with the outcome given his historical challenges at the track, acknowledging the team’s better-than-expected performance.
Looking ahead, he emphasized preparing for the more favorable Sachsenring circuit and maintaining his current fourth-place standing in the championship.
Team Manager Pablo Nieto and teammate Fabio di Giannantonio also reflected on the race, aiming to bounce back stronger in the upcoming events following a somewhat disappointing finish in the Netherlands.
