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VR46 has confirmed Franco Morbidelli for MotoGP 2026
Valentino Rossi’s VR46 Ducati MotoGP team has confirmed the re-signing of Franco Morbidelli for the 2026 season, finalizing their lineup for the upcoming year. Morbidelli, a three-time grand prix winner and 2020 championship runner-up, joined the team this season on a year-old Ducati after racing with Pramac last year. His improved performance in 2025, with two grand prix podiums and sprint rostrums, has positioned him sixth in the standings, leading his teammate Fabio Di Giannantonio by seven points. Despite speculation, Morbidelli’s renewal was expected, leaving only two vacancies on the 2026 MotoGP grid after recent confirmations from Honda and Pramac Yamaha. Yamaha is reportedly considering Moto2 star Diogo Moreira for Pramac, while Jack Miller is likely to partner with Toprak Razgatlioglu at Pramac Yamaha for the upcoming season.
