Morbidelli, who entered MotoGP in 2018 with Marc VDS Honda, transferred to Petronas Yamaha one season later, where he spent five seasons. Morbidelli, who finished second in the championship with three wins in the 2020 season, showed what he could do. But a knee injury in the 2021 season changed everything. Missing five races that year and then making the switch to the factory team, replacing Maverick Vinales, Morbidelli never returned to his former performance.
Showing some signs of recovery this year and scoring points from all races, including fourth place in Argentina, Morbidelli was likely to stay in the team. However, Yamaha, which recently released a statement, announced that they could not reach an agreement with Morbidelli and that the Italian driver would leave the team at the end of the season.
Best wishes for Morbidelli in the press release, team principal Lin Jarvis said, "First of all, I want to thank Franky for all the dedication and hard work he's shown while with us. The Yamaha-Morbidelli partnership has achieved many great results, including an outstanding championship runner-up in 2020. It is very sad that the last two years have not gone as we wanted and hoped. We discussed the possibilities of continuing our partnership, but ultimately decided that both Yamaha and Franky needed a change. As a team, we will continue to support Franky to make the most of our years together.” used his statements.
