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VR46 Ducati Team Manager Pablo Nieto has defended Franco Morbidelli following multiple errors made by the Italian in the 2025 MotoGP season.
VR46 Ducati Team Manager Pablo Nieto defended Franco Morbidelli following his mistakes in the 2025 MotoGP season, facing criticism for dangerous moves. Morbidelli had numerous clashes with stewards and incidents with rivals throughout the season. Despite this, Morbidelli expressed his aggressive racing style but insisted he was not malicious. Nieto supported Morbidelli, acknowledging the challenges of balancing risks in MotoGP. Morbidelli’s struggle with qualifying was identified as a major issue in the season, with the team aiming to work on starting positions for better race outcomes. Despite qualifying difficulties, Morbidelli achieved two podium finishes, with VR46 looking to improve in the upcoming 2026 season.
