Morbidelli spent the entirety of 2022 struggling to adapt his ultra-smooth riding style to the factory Yamaha, with the 2020 championship runner-up scoring just 42 points across the season compared to team-mate Fabio Quartararo’s 248 - which included three wins on his way to second in the standings.
While the Yamaha used to be known for its rider-friendly nature, recent iterations of the M1 have required a more aggressive style to get the best out of the bike, particularly in qualifying trim.
