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Franco Morbidelli

Franco Morbidelli will be one of the great expectations next weekend for the third Grand Prix of the MotoGP season which will be that of the Americas on the selective Austin track. He will indeed have to demonstrate that his last performance in Argentina is not the exception of a journey punctuated by disappointments, disillusionment and incomprehension at Yamaha for months. The Italian-Brazilian is just as awaiting the deadline with great interest. Because if you listen to him carefully, he can explain what happened at Termas de Rio Hondo where he dominated his teammate Fabio Quartararo, in front of whom he is now ahead in the championship...

The number four which characterized the performance of Franco Morbidelli in Argentina therefore did not come out by chance. Fourth on the starting grid, for the Sprint and the Sunday Grand Prix, the official Yamaha can explain what happened to him, which means he can replicate the performance this season. And why not from Austin next weekend.

Franco Morbidelli: “ we made some small changes that led to big improvements »

Preparing his expedition to Texas and the route ofAustin, the teammate of fabio quartararo remains inhabited by the good feelings brought back from Termas de Rio Hondo: “ I am very happy. In different conditions and situations, we have always been able to do well, so we will take advantage of it ". And he specifies: “ we know what to work on. We know that we need to improve in certain areas and the team really wants to make up for lost ground."

On what allowed him to find the right path in MotoGP, he comments: “ we made some small changes that led to big improvements. They gave me a lot of confidence in the bike, but to fight in front, you have to attack hard. I had to change my approach to riding and the way I approach corners, I made this aggressive style my own ". So can't wait for the rest, especially since Toprak Razgatlioglu has clearly positioned himself as the one who wants his place. He will also try the M1 at Jerez this Monday then Tuesday, under the eyes of Lin Jarvis who will travel specially to see the Tuc run, before joining Austin and Morbidely ...

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