MotoGP Test Losail J1, Franco Morbidelli prepares his return: "I don't think I will be afraid to get back on the bike, because I don't remember anything"

Franco Morbidelli is in Qatar but not to test like the other drivers. He is rather playing the role of informed spectator, still recovering from what was a serious accident which occurred while he was training at Portimao with other drivers. An event that made him miss all the testing days of this 2024 off-season. Franky, who had the opportunity to try the Ducati only during the Valencia tests in November 2023, will be back behind the handlebars of the GP24 for the first race of the season. He gave his news from the Pramac box in Losail.

Franco Morbidelli present at losail, even if he can't run. He took this opportunity of a final forced rest to explain that he is doing well and that he will be present during the first race of 2024 which will be the Qatar Grand Prix organized on the same track of the 8 at 10 March.

The Prima Pramac Racing team rider spoke to Sky Sport MotoGP, speaking for the first time after what happened to him in Portugal: “ it's nice to be here. I apologize once again for the fright caused to all the people I saw worried immediately after the accident. I'm doing well. It was a very big risk, a very serious thing, but in the end everything went well. I am happy and grateful ».

**Franco Morbidelli: “ this went very well compared to how it could have ended »**

Morbidely has confirmed that he will be present at the start of the first Grand Prix at Losail: “They gave us the OK, I will be able to do the first race and it’s wonderful. I missed these five days of testing which would have been very important to adapt to the new bike and the new team. But I feel very good and I will be in good shape for the first race. It went really well compared to how it could have ended. I'll try to make up for lost time ».

The old pilot Yamaha had the opportunity to speak with Marc and Alex Marquez, who had helped him after the bad fall at Portimao: “ I was curious to know from them what had happened – he said – because I don't remember it. They were the first to come and save me. The story is interesting and touching. I thanked them warmly and wished them lots of fun with the test. ».

Franco Morbidelli explained on Sky what his feelings are when watching his colleagues ride: “ I don't think I'll be afraid to get back on the bike, because I don't remember anything. There is a bit of desire now to see others ride, also because I feel capable of riding, but I still have to be a little careful and so I can't ».