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Pramac’s Morbidelli still "missing freedom" on Ducati MotoGP bike
Despite facing challenges during the Portuguese Grand Prix weekend, the three-time MotoGP race winner showed progress in understanding the GP24. Qualifying in 17th place, Morbidelli finished 18th in the grand prix after an early crash that caused displeasure for Joan Mir. Morbidelli’s switch from Yamaha to Ducati for the 2024 season was impacted by a concussion from a training accident, hindering his performance in the absence of pre-season testing. He admitted that he currently struggles to ride the GP24 instinctively and finds himself overthinking the process on the track. Despite these obstacles, Morbidelli was impressed by his pace at the Portuguese GP, believing he has potential to achieve better results once he becomes more accustomed to the new bike.
