Gianni Morbidelli is fine, in great shape and denies any health problems that have been attributed to him in the last few hours.
The day of Monday 17 January for the Pesaro-born turned out to be decidedly heavy due to a bad journalistic episode, probably the result of a misunderstanding which however raised an incredible media fuss.
The ‘Rest of the Carlino’ from Rimini reported the news that a 57-year-old Gianni Morbidelli had serious physical problems, telling in an interview what he went through in the hospital.
So far there would have been nothing problematic, were it not that several newspapers have taken it all up attributing it to the former F1 and Turismo driver, complete with accompanying photographs, without even noticing the different age and city of origin.
Of course, the case of homonymy caused chaos for Morbidelli from the Marche, who found his phone full of messages and calls from relatives, friends and fans seriously worried about his situation, so much so that he had to immediately write the necessary reassurances on his social networks.
“Have you also read what happened? – Morbidelli begins with an ironic tone when Motorsport.com contacted him for clarification – It’s an absurd situation, I’m fine and amazed by all this”.
What did not go down to the cool 54-year-old (he made them on Thursday 13 January) was the rush with certain news that came out, putting him in great embarrassment.
“I do not understand how such a thing is possible. I know very well that there may be other Gianni Morbidelli in Italy and I am sorry for my homonymous person who is not well, to whom I wish the best to recover”.
“But I find it absurd that news is written without verifying the sources. They all know that I am very willing to talk if necessary, a phone call to my number would have been enough to find out how things really were, instead I have read delusional articles. possible?!”
In all this we must also remember that when it comes to issues related to people’s health, every little shrewdness and sensitivity play a very important role.
“Obviously at the beginning I was angry, but what I regret most and that leaves me bitter and disappointed is precisely the haste and the carelessness of respect for people. How can you publish a news like this without first making sure of everything?”
“In the past I have already received media attacks for other situations, but this is too much. I have already given a mandate to my lawyers to provide with warnings and everything necessary to protect me”.
Gianni closes the story quickly, thinking about the future that awaits him this year where he will undertake a new challenge as team principal of Team Ten K in BMW M2 CS Racing Cup Italy.
“I can say that I was pleased to receive messages and calls from people who have once again shown their affection for me. I thank everyone by confirming that I am in great shape, at the moment I am relaxing to present myself ready for the new season!”.
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