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The Valentino Rossi effect boosting a MotoGP underdog in 2025
Franco Morbidelli is excited to represent Ducati and Valentino Rossi in MotoGP 2025, bringing a new level of excitement to the VR46 team following a strong start to the season. The VR46 squad, owned by Valentino Rossi, currently holds the third position in the teams’ standings after the initial six races of the 2025 season, with its riders occupying the top five spots in the championship. Morbidelli has shown a return to form on the year-old Ducati at VR46, breaking his podium drought from 2021 with strong showings in Argentina and Qatar. With 86 points, Morbidelli is now in the fourth position in the standings, just 11 points ahead of factory-supported teammate Fabio Di Giannantonio, who also achieved a podium finish this season. As Morbidelli reflects on the season so far, he expresses his enjoyment of the races and the teamwork that has led to positive results. Looking forward to the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, Morbidelli aims to bounce back from a challenging French Grand Prix where he finished 15th in wet conditions.
