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Franco Morbidelli offers some insight into the Ducati’s start problems in 2026
Italian MotoGP rider Franco Morbidelli, a VR46 rider, expressed that starting well on the Ducati is challenging due to the difficulty of optimizing its performance.
In recent times, Ducati, previously known for its strong starts aided by ride height device technology, has encountered issues with several riders complaining about poor starts.
Pecco Bagnaia struggled with a poor launch during a recent sprint, resulting in a drop in positions, similar to Morbidelli’s teammate, Fabio Di Giannantonio.
The Ducati’s tendency to wheelie off the start line has been a common problem, affecting the performance of riders like Bagnaia and Morbidelli.
Despite the challenges in starting well on the Ducati, Morbidelli emphasizes the importance of getting everything in the right setup to achieve optimal performance.
Overall, Morbidelli believes that with the Ducati, achieving a successful start and performance is contingent upon finding the right balance and setup to unleash its full potential.
