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Franco Morbidelli says he has “extra pressure” at the Indonesian MotoGP.
Franco Morbidelli mentioned that participating in the Indonesian MotoGP with the VR46 Ducati team brings extra pressure due to their partnership with Pertamina, the title sponsor.
This is Morbidelli’s first experience of the Indonesian race with the VR46 team, backed by Pertamina since 2024.
He considers Mandalika as a “home GP” after engaging with Indonesian fans and experiencing their passion during PR activities in Jakarta.
Morbidelli expressed determination to perform well and aims to place the yellow Ducatis at the front despite the added pressure.
Reflecting on his 2025 season, Morbidelli highlighted the need to increase podium finishes and strive for more top-three results with the VR46 Racing Team.
Recalling his close battle for the podium last year at Mandalika, Morbidelli remains optimistic about his performance this season and aims to build on his strong showings so far.
