{"id":1903821,"date":"2026-04-25T16:05:59","date_gmt":"2026-04-25T13:05:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1903821"},"modified":"2026-04-25T16:05:59","modified_gmt":"2026-04-25T13:05:59","slug":"franco-morbidelli-receives-french-motogp-practice-penalty","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1903821","title":{"rendered":"Franco Morbidelli receives French MotoGP practice penalty"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1307270_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;]<\/p>\n<article>\n<header id=\"lbs-article\" class=\"article header article-header section layout layout--article-header\">\n<div class=\"col headline\">\n<div>\n<h1>Franco Morbidelli receives French MotoGP practice penalty<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Franco Morbidelli penalised after continuing despite smoke from his Ducati in final MotoGP practice at Jerez.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section two-column\">\n<div class=\"col article-info\">\n<div>\n<address> Peter McLaren <\/address>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><time datetime=\"2026-04-25T17:05:59+01:00\">25 Apr 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col article-actions\">\n<div class=\"block block-better-social-sharing-buttons block-social-sharing-buttons-block\">\n<div class=\"social-sharing-buttons\"><span class=\"ssb-title\"> Share<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div id=\"lbs-content\" class=\"content wide-two-column-sticky section layout layout--wide-two-column-sticky\">\n<div class=\"col first-column\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1307270_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1307270_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1307270_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1307270_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1307270_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1307270_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1307270_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1307270_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1307270_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Franco Morbidelli pulls in with a smoke from his engine, FP2, 2026 Spanish MotoGP.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-preferred-source\">\n<div class=\"preferred-source-cta\">  Add as a preferred source <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Franco Morbidelli has been fined \u20ac1,000 and will miss the opening five minutes of practice at Le Mans later this month for failing to react to a technical issue during MotoGP qualifying at Jerez.<\/p>\n<p>The VR46 rider continued back to the pits despite significant smoke being emitted from his Ducati.<\/p>\n<p>The FIM MotoGP Stewards accepted that Morbidelli (unlike Joan Mir) was not shown black-and-orange flags officially instructing him to stop.<\/p>\n<p>However, video evidence confirmed he was aware of the issue and should have taken immediate action.<\/p>\n<p>Qualifying 2 was subsequently delayed while marshals checked the track for possible oil.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>The official statement announcing Morbidelli&#8217;s penalty read:<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cDuring Qualifying 1 session of the ESTRALLA GALICIA 0,0 GRAND PRIX OF SPAIN, you were observed (on video at Turn 9) to identify smoke emitting from your own machine and then continued on the racing line for the remainder of the lap into pit lane.<\/em><\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-fc5cb1d98c68c9a357de8e511b87dec20fde6e7a4a68a3f5524c586c0bede865\">  di Giannantonio passes \u201clittle legend\u201d test with Jerez third, rues set-up call   Morbidelli: Shock Jerez MotoGP sprint podium \u201cfor the people who are suffering\u201d <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p><em>\u201cThis contravenes the specific instructions given to MotoGP competitors and teams, disrupting the session, and is considered irresponsible riding\u2026<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cIt is noted that the Black Flag with Orange disc was not presented however the FIM MotoGP Stewards Panel are of the opinion that the burden of responsibility remains with the rider in the event of encountering a technical problem.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Morbidelli went on to claim a shock podium finish, from 18th on the grid, in the rain-interrupted Jerez Sprint race.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-04dbe4701adfad5881890dc98cb1642492e3b7419e3560794922dd589c1a6cf0\">  Pecco Bagnaia \u201cunderstood something\u201d amid Jerez MotoGP Sprint chaos   Marc Marquez warns Jerez MotoGP podium \u201coptimistic\u201d, \u201cI don&#8217;t have the potential to attack\u201d <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Joan Mir was penalised for a similar offence, after rejoining on a damaged bike after a fall in FP2.<\/p>\n<p>However, the HRC rider received a stronger double long lap penalty for Sunday\u2019s grand prix after ignoring black-and-orange flags on his way back to the pits.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our MotoGP Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info 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Credit: Gold and Goose.\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col second-column\">\n<div class=\"sticky\">\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our MotoGP Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info\">\n<p>Get the latest MotoGP news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Franco Morbidelli penalised after continuing despite smoke from his Ducati in final MotoGP practice at Jerez.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Franco Morbidelli has been fined \u20ac1,000 and will miss the opening five minutes of practice at Le Mans later this month for failing to react to a technical issue during MotoGP qualifying at Jerez.<\/p>\n<p>The VR46 rider continued back to the pits despite significant smoke being emitted from his Ducati.<\/p>\n<p>The FIM MotoGP Stewards accepted that Morbidelli (unlike Joan Mir) was not shown black-and-orange flags officially instructing him to stop.<\/p>\n<p>However, video evidence confirmed he was aware of the issue and should have taken immediate action.<\/p>\n<p>Qualifying 2 was subsequently delayed while marshals checked the track for possible oil.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>The official statement announcing Morbidelli&#8217;s penalty read:<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cDuring Qualifying 1 session of the ESTRALLA GALICIA 0,0 GRAND PRIX OF SPAIN, you were observed (on video at Turn 9) to identify smoke emitting from your own machine and then continued on the racing line for the remainder of the lap into pit lane.<\/em><\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-fc5cb1d98c68c9a357de8e511b87dec20fde6e7a4a68a3f5524c586c0bede865\">  di Giannantonio passes \u201clittle legend\u201d test with Jerez third, rues set-up call   Morbidelli: Shock Jerez MotoGP sprint podium \u201cfor the people who are suffering\u201d <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p><em>\u201cThis contravenes the specific instructions given to MotoGP competitors and teams, disrupting the session, and is considered irresponsible riding\u2026<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cIt is noted that the Black Flag with Orange disc was not presented however the FIM MotoGP Stewards Panel are of the opinion that the burden of responsibility remains with the rider in the event of encountering a technical problem.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Morbidelli went on to claim a shock podium finish, from 18th on the grid, in the rain-interrupted Jerez Sprint race.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-04dbe4701adfad5881890dc98cb1642492e3b7419e3560794922dd589c1a6cf0\">  Pecco Bagnaia \u201cunderstood something\u201d amid Jerez MotoGP Sprint chaos   Marc Marquez warns Jerez MotoGP podium \u201coptimistic\u201d, \u201cI don&#8217;t have the potential to attack\u201d <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Joan Mir was penalised for a similar offence, after rejoining on a damaged bike after a fall in FP2.<\/p>\n<p>However, the HRC rider received a stronger double long lap penalty for Sunday\u2019s grand prix after ignoring black-and-orange flags on his way back to the pits.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our MotoGP Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest MotoGP news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Franco Morbidelli has been fined \u20ac1,000 and will miss the opening five minutes of practice at Le Mans later this month for failing to react to a technical issue during MotoGP qualifying at Jerez.<\/p>\n<p>The VR46 rider continued back to the pits despite significant smoke being emitted from his Ducati.<\/p>\n<p>The FIM MotoGP Stewards accepted that Morbidelli (unlike Joan Mir) was not shown black-and-orange flags officially instructing him to stop.<\/p>\n<p>However, video evidence confirmed he was aware of the issue and should have taken immediate action.<\/p>\n<p>Qualifying 2 was subsequently delayed while marshals checked the track for possible oil.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>The official statement announcing Morbidelli&#8217;s penalty read:<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cDuring Qualifying 1 session of the ESTRALLA GALICIA 0,0 GRAND PRIX OF SPAIN, you were observed (on video at Turn 9) to identify smoke emitting from your own machine and then continued on the racing line for the remainder of the lap into pit lane.<\/em><\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-fc5cb1d98c68c9a357de8e511b87dec20fde6e7a4a68a3f5524c586c0bede865\">  di Giannantonio passes \u201clittle legend\u201d test with Jerez third, rues set-up call   Morbidelli: Shock Jerez MotoGP sprint podium \u201cfor the people who are suffering\u201d <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p><em>\u201cThis contravenes the specific instructions given to MotoGP competitors and teams, disrupting the session, and is considered irresponsible riding\u2026<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cIt is noted that the Black Flag with Orange disc was not presented however the FIM MotoGP Stewards Panel are of the opinion that the burden of responsibility remains with the rider in the event of encountering a technical problem.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Morbidelli went on to claim a shock podium finish, from 18th on the grid, in the rain-interrupted Jerez Sprint race.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-04dbe4701adfad5881890dc98cb1642492e3b7419e3560794922dd589c1a6cf0\">  Pecco Bagnaia \u201cunderstood something\u201d amid Jerez MotoGP Sprint chaos   Marc Marquez warns Jerez MotoGP podium \u201coptimistic\u201d, \u201cI don&#8217;t have the potential to attack\u201d <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Joan Mir was penalised for a similar offence, after rejoining on a damaged bike after a fall in FP2.<\/p>\n<p>However, the HRC rider received a stronger double long lap penalty for Sunday\u2019s grand prix after ignoring black-and-orange flags on his way back to the pits.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our MotoGP Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest MotoGP news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy 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