Real reason Franco Morbidelli is out of Czech Grand Prix

Izuchukwu Akawor 18:07 - 16 July 2025

After a hard fall in the Sachsenring sprint caused a serious shoulder contusion, Franco Morbidelli and VR46 have decided to prioritise his health, sitting out the Czech GP as recovery continues.

Franco Morbidelli will miss this weekend's Czech Grand Prix due to the shoulder injury he sustained in a crash during the sprint race at the Sachsenring in Germany last Saturday.

The Italian rider crashed at high speed in turn eight of the German track and subsequently missed Sunday's main race in Saxony.

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His VR46 Ducati team had hoped the slightly longer break before the Czech round would allow Morbidelli to recover, but that hasn't been the case.

Morbidelli will now miss the upcoming weekend in Brno, with his aim being to return to the grid after the summer break, which concludes in mid-August with the Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring.

Franco Morbidelli will miss the grand prix! (Photo Credit: Everything Moto Racing/X)

CONFIRMED: Franco Morbidelli will miss the #CzechGP 🇨🇿 to recover from his left shoulder injury and won’t be replaced ❤️‍🩹#MotoGP pic.twitter.com/ST89d8h4dR
— MotoGP™🏁 (@MotoGP) July 16, 2025