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Bagnaia: Morbidelli “deserves” Ducati ride, Martin challenges him to adapt fast
After three challenging seasons with Yamaha, Franco Morbidelli will replace Johann Zarco at Pramac Ducati, where he will ride on full factory machinery. Despite struggling for consistent form since being runner-up in 2020, Morbidelli’s performance has been similar to Fabio Quartararo’s this season. With Zarco moving to Honda and Marco Bezzecchi staying at Mooney VR46, Ducati made the decision to sign Morbidelli. Morbidelli’s switch to Ducati means that all four VR46 academy riders will be on Ducati bikes. Pecco Bagnaia believes that Morbidelli’s addition will not change their training much, but it will give Morbidelli an opportunity to compare himself to the top riders in the championship. Bagnaia is happy to have Morbidelli on a Ducati and thinks he deserves the opportunity after his difficult years at Yamaha.
Source: Crash
