The three-time MotoGP race winner endured a difficult Portuguese Grand Prix weekend despite making a step forward with his understanding of the GP24.
Qualifying in 17th, Morbidelli finished 18th in the grand prix after crashing on the opening lap in an incident that left Honda’s Joan Mir unhappy.
Morbidelli’s transition from Yamaha to Ducati for 2024 has been hugely affected by the concussion he suffered in a training crash that forced him to miss all of pre-season testing.
As such, Morbidelli says he isn’t able to ride the GP24 by instinct at the moment and is thinking too much about the process.
“What I’m missing the most now on the bike is knowledge and freedom of doing things by reflex,” he said.
“I need to think too much about engaging the devices, on the gear lever, which is different to what I’m used to.
“I’m thinking about things right now and not focusing on riding and maximising the riding. But that’s what happens when you don’t have kilometres. We are lacking that.”
Source: Autosport