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Morbidelli: Still unclear what caused "strange" crash ahead of MotoGP season
After switching from Yamaha to Ducati, Morbidelli had a big crash at Turn 9 on a road bike, resulting in a head injury and a small clot being discovered. Due to the recovery period, he missed pre-season tests, putting him at a disadvantage for the opening round in Qatar. Morbidelli mentioned he has no clear recollection of the crash and described Portimao as a dangerous and fun track. Found unconscious on the track, he hasn’t ridden a bike since the incident but feels lucky to have recovered and be at the season start. Despite missing crucial testing, Morbidelli is optimistic about adapting to the new bike and the challenges ahead in a highly competitive MotoGP season.
