It is as a Moto2 World Champion that Franco Morbidelli will make his debut in MotoGP in 2018. Riding a 2017 Honda run by the team with which he won this title, the Italian arrives in roughly the same mood as a certain Johann Zarco who arrived with a bang among the elite aboard the Yamaha Tech3. But the one who also wears the colors of Brazil on his helmet is the first student from the Rossi academy to reach the top of the Grand Prix hierarchy. So, obviously, Vale has his eye on him…
A choice ally because when it comes to rookie of the year status, the Frenchman has not done well. Pole positions, podiums and a sixth place in the general classification behind the five essential drivers for the title... And in front of the new recruit Ducati, Jorge Lorenzo. Suffice to say that doing better will be a challenge!
The Doctor is the first to recognize him, which takes the pressure off his foal and compatriot… “ It will be difficult for any beginner next year to repeat what Zarco did this year. Johann really had a great season, he was very strong in almost all the races. But I am optimistic for Franco. He arrives in good spirits and at the right time. He is very prepared to take full advantage of his motorcycle. He will be competitive ».
And the man from Tavullia finished on Tutomotoriweb with the touch of humor that we know from him: “ Well, I hope he won't be as fast as Zarco! It would even be nice if he wasn't so fast ". In 2018, in addition to Morbidely, Nakagami, Lüthi et Simeon will also make their first full season in MotoGP. The Italian has already set himself the goal of finishing ahead of the riders he has already beaten in Moto2. And maybe more ?
