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Morbidelli Ruled Out of Valencia Test After Start-Line Crash, Hand Fracture

The injury leaves Fabio Di Giannantonio to handle Pertamina Enduro VR46's opening 2026 preseason work at Circuit Ricardo Tormo.

Overview

  • A collision occurred when Aleix Espargaro stopped in his grid box and Franco Morbidelli struck the rear of the Honda.
  • Morbidelli began the race from pit lane with fairing damage and retired to the garage after the opening lap.
  • Medical staff at the circuit diagnosed a fracture to his left hand or wrist, and he was declared unfit for the test.
  • Pertamina Enduro VR46 confirmed Di Giannantonio will be the team's only rider at Tuesday's Valencia session that starts 2026 preparations.
  • The season finale was won by Marco Bezzecchi, with Raul Fernandez second and Di Giannantonio third, while Jorge Martin and Maverick Vinales retired.