Franco Morbidelli will continue with the Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team for a second season.
After riding for the VR46 Racing Team for the first time in his career during the 2025 MotoGP World Championship, Franco Morbidelli will remain with the team in 2026.
The Italian has had a successful debut season with Valentino Rossi's MotoGP team, as he has secured two Grand Prix podiums and two Sprint Race podiums across 14 Grand Prix race weekends.
Morbidelli currently sits sixth in the MotoGP Championship standings with 161 points to his name, and is seven points ahead of his VR46 teammate, Fabio di Giannantonio.
Earlier in the 2025 season, there was doubt whether Morbidelli would remain in the VR46 Racing Team as Pedro Acosta was linked to the team. But after the Spaniard committed his future to KTM, Morbidelli's renewal was almost a guarantee.
"My love for this team is very deep. I feel great here and have an amazing relationship with every single member," Morbidelli said.
"It will be a pleasure to race with the Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team next year as well. It’s fantastic to announce something so special. I hope to experience many more great days like the ones we’ve had this year, because we truly deserve it.
"We have almost a year and a half ahead of us to keep showing the great potential we have together. I want to thank the whole team, with Vale, Uccio, and Pablo leading the way, the partners, the VR46 Riders Academy, and my people."
Alessio Salucci, Team Director, added: "We are happy to confirm Franco for the next season too. He integrated with the team right from the start, building an excellent personal and professional relationship that has led to important results.
"Franco has been part of the VR46 Riders Academy since the very beginning and seeing him wear the colors of the Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team has a special meaning for us, it feels like coming full circle.
"This year, with two podiums in the main races and two more in the Sprint, we showed what we can do; in this last part of the season and in the next one, the goal is to improve even more.
"His experience has been an added value and, together with the team’s expertise and Ducati’s support, we’re excited to continue this journey together in 2026 as well."
