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The Latest Breaking News from Franco Morbidelli

"Maybe I forgot how to ride a MotoGP" bike, says Franco Morbidelli

The VR46 rider was not in the mood to sugarcoat his struggles after another poor weekend, but is still clinging to hopes of a turnaround

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Aprilia says past incidents prompted appeal against Marco Bezzecchi’s Czech GP ban

Aprilia's racing CEO accepts Bezzecchi’s ban from the Czech GP but explains the rationale behind its appeal over the decision

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Why Aprilia appealed against Bezzecchi’s Czech MotoGP ban

Aprilia CEO accepts Marco Bezzecchi’s ban from the Czech GP but explains the rationale behind its appeal over the decision

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MotoGP Czech GP: Ogura scorches to first pole position

The Trackhouse Aprilia man decimated MotoGP's best in qualifying at Brno

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MotoGP Czech GP: Ai Ogura scorches to first pole position

The Trackhouse Aprilia man decimated MotoGP's best in qualifying at Brno

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Where has it gone wrong for Franco Morbidelli in MotoGP 2026?

The three-time grand prix winner has been unable to fully resolve his 2026 issues and inch closer to the sharp end of the pack

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12B SPORTS Named Main Sponsor of VR46 Racing Team for the 2026 MotoGP Season

LONDON, May 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 12B SPORTS, a next-generation sports media platform, today announced its appointment as Main Sponsor of Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team for the 2026 MotoGP World Championship season. The 12B SPORTS brand will appear prominently on both the team's bikes and race suits, marking…

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VR46 riders left amazed by Valentino Rossi's "genius" feedback

Rossi offered valuable advice to VR46 riders after making his first appearance of the season in Barcelona

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Rossi faces key decision: Who will replace di Giannantonio at VR46?

With Fabio di Giannantonio set to leave for KTM, Valentino Rossi is looking for an Italian rider as a replacement

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Valentino Rossi faces key decision: Who will replace Fabio di Giannantonio at VR46?

With Fabio di Giannantonio set to leave for KTM, Valentino Rossi is looking for an Italian rider as a replacement

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Pedro Acosta fastest as rain curtails Barcelona MotoGP test

MotoGP riders completed half a day’s worth running as rain spoiled the show in Barcelona

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MotoGP’s crash-filled Catalan GP forces several riders out of Barcelona test

Check out the full entry list for MotoGP’s official in-season test in Barcelona

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MotoGP Catalan GP: Marquez beats Acosta to sprint win as Martin crashes

Alex Marquez denies Pedro Acosta a sprint win in an epic showdown as in-form Jorge Martin recorded his fourth crash of the weekend

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MotoGP Catalan GP: Alex Marquez beats Pedro Acosta to sprint win, Jorge Martin crashes

Alex Marquez denies Pedro Acosta a sprint win in an epic showdown as in-form Jorge Martin recorded his fourth crash of the weekend

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MotoGP Catalan GP: Acosta claims pole as Bezzecchi and Martin crash in qualifying

Pedro Acosta stars for KTM, as Aprilia suffered a disastrous qualifying with both its factory riders crashing at different points

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MotoGP Catalan GP: Pedro Acosta claims pole as factory Aprilias crash in qualifying

Pedro Acosta stars for KTM, as Aprilia suffered a disastrous qualifying with both its factory riders crashing at different points

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Valentino Rossi up there with Jordan and Messi among the greatest ever - Franco Morbidelli

The nine-time world champion made his first MotoGP paddock appearance of the season on Friday in Barcelona to support his VR46 team

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Keeping Fabio di Giannantonio at VR46 'Plan A', admits Uccio Salucci

The team boss wants his current star rider to stay put - but shared a few of the team's 'Plan B, C and D' alternatives in an exclusive interview

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VR46: 'Plan A' is to keep di Giannantonio for MotoGP 2027

The team boss wants his current star rider to stay put - but shared a few of the team's 'Plan B, C and D' alternatives in an exclusive interview

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Uccio Salucci: 'VR46 is the top Ducati team right now'

While Alex Marquez won the Spanish GP for Gresini, fellow independent VR46 is claiming supremacy in the Ducati ranks

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MotoGP Spanish GP: Marquez beats Zarco to pole at wet Jerez

The Ducati star mastered slippery conditions to go fastest in Andalucia on Saturday

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MotoGP Spanish GP: Marc Marquez beats Johann Zarco to pole at wet Jerez

The Ducati star mastered slippery conditions to go fastest in Andalucia on Saturday

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Pedro Acosta explains Q1 relegation, hopes Jerez is worst race of 2026

While Enea Bastianini showed KTM had a bike capable of getting through Q2, Pedro Acosta failed to put together a clean lap in practice

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Why riders' nationalities have become a problem for Liberty Media in MotoGP

More than 40% of the riders in MotoGP are Spanish, a figure that rises to almost 60% when Italians are added. Having a different passport scores double under the new concept of entertainment that Liberty Media wants to imprint on the championship

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Why Gresini has flirted with leaving Ducati

The departure of Fermin Aldeguer – who will race with VR46 in 2027 despite his desire to remain at Gresini – has led Nadia Padovani’s team to flirt with the limited available alternatives, before ultimately settling for what now appears to be a foregone contract renewal with Ducati

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