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Franco Morbidelli says the pain from his Sachsenring shoulder injury was bearable during recent superbike outings ahead of Austrian MotoGP comeback.
Franco Morbidelli missed the Czech MotoGP weekend due to a shoulder injury, but used the summer break to rebuild fitness for his return at the Austrian Grand Prix. During the break, Morbidelli tested his strength on superbikes in Hungary and at his local Misano circuit. He acknowledged the difficulty of riding a Ducati Desmosedici and will need to pass a medical check before competing at the Red Bull Ring. Morbidelli expressed eagerness to get back on his MotoGP bike and give his best every weekend with the team. Currently sixth in the championship, he aims to improve little by little and continue his recovery.
Fabio di Giannantonio, Morbidelli’s VR46 team-mate, struggled at Spielberg in the past and expressed readiness for the challenging tracks in Austria and Hungary. Di Giannantonio, who also underwent shoulder injury recovery in the past, aims to restart well in the second half of the season. The break was beneficial for him, and he is focused on making a strong comeback in the upcoming races. Starting the Austrian weekend 14 points behind fourth-placed Marco Bezzecchi, di Giannantonio is determined to give his best and utilize the energy from the summer break.
