Fabio Di Giannantonio joined the VR46 team with a clear objective: to become a factory rider and contribute to the development of Ducati. The Italian, who had a 2024 season marked by ups and downs, seems determined to seize this new opportunity to establish himself in the MotoGP championship.
Fabio Di Giannantonioteam driver
VR46is preparing to take on one of the biggest challenges of his career in MotoGP: riding the Ducati GP25 in 2025. After a season marked by ups and downs, and a convalescence which took him away from the last two races of 2024, the Italian rider is now focusing on the future, determined to maximize his potential aboard a factory motorcycle.
Italian Fabio's recent journey has been anything but linear. He had to face doubts about his future at
Gresini in 2023, a situation which had a profound impact on him: “ see me without a place,
mentally it was very hard. It was a roller coaster, but not a high level one. »
Despite this pressure, By Giannantonio found the strength to refocus with the help of his team and those around him. “ We said: 'Let's focus on riding and progress day by day.' This approach has been the key to remaining competitive. »
The arrival of Frankie Carchedi as team leader was a turning point. “ When I heard Frankie was coming, I cried with happiness. It gave me hope to get back on track », admits Fabio Di Giannantonio.
Fabio sees 2025 as a crucial step in his progression. “
My goal is to ride a factory bike, because it is essential for my growth. As an official rider, I can choose the direction with the bike, and I hope to be in a strong position. I hope to be in the same position as Jorge Martin in 2024 ».
Fabio Di Giannantonio: « I have a lot to learn from this Marc Marquez »
Inspired by the success of
Jorge Martin in 2024 with a satellite team, Fabio Di Giannantonio aspires to have a similar impact with the VR46 project.
By Giannantonio started analyzing data from two of Ducati's best riders:
Pecco Bagnaia et Marc
Marquez. « I mainly study the way in which
Pecco brakes and prepares his corner entries. He is perfect in this area “, he explains. As for
MarquezFabio admires his ability to maximize pressure on the front tire, especially in left turns. “ When Marc is in Marc mode, like in Aragon, he does incredible things. I have a lot to learn from him. »
With the Ducati GP25 in his hands, Fabio Di Giannantonio hopes to prove that he fully deserves his status as a factory driver. His determination and sense of hard work will be his major assets to take advantage of this opportunity and compete with the best.
« I am a good workerand that helps me perform. I am ready for this new challenge », he concludes on motosan. Fabio Di Giannantonio seems to have found the right approach to assert himself in MotoGP, and 2025 could well be the year where he proves the full extent of his talent.
