Franco Morbidelli couldn't have dreamed of a better first day in Spain. The Italian finished third in Practice, ahead of championship leader Marc Marquez, confirming his excellent form. The Ducati VR46 rider is very familiar with this Desmosedici GP24, which he already rode in 2024 for Pramac Racing. Now, he is one of the favorites for the podium…or maybe, for victory.
The Italian is always relaxed and calm when answering questions. But this time, he had even more reason to be, as his Friday went off without a hitch. “We had a smooth day, I was immediately quick. Once we improved the sensations a little in the morning, especially when braking and accelerating, we managed to find some rhythm with new tiresThe team worked well. could we read in the columns of GP One.
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It was important not to get carried away today, as the conditions made it easy to crash. Franco Morbidelli has an explanation for all these riders who made mistakes. “Everyone knows that we absolutely have to reach Q2. It's even more crucial on this trackA few thousandths can make a difference, and that's why some have taken big risks. The number of falls is normal given the context » he added.
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Although he himself is one of the favorites, he thinks that Marc Marquez is still a cut above. “We need to improve our race pace. For now, Marquez is faster. But the feeling is good with new tires, we are confident" he continued. He was also asked for his opinion on the floods that hit the Jerez circuit recently. “The conditions are very good, except for turns 13 and 6, which are the lowest points on the circuit, where water and mud have accumulated. That's understandable. But overall the track is okay » he concluded.
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Practice result at the 2025 Spanish Grand Prix:
Classification credit: MotoGP.com
Cover photo: Michelin Motorsport
