In the current MotoGP season, Fabio Di Giannantonio, a rider for VR46, has expressed his opinion on the controversy surrounding the influence of circuits on the competition between Ducati and Aprilia. The Italian rider believes that the skills of the riders are the most important key in this battle.
The current season has been marked by competition between the two Italian brands, with the Aprilia RS-GP excelling on fast and flowing circuits, while the Ducati GP26 shines on tracks with fewer corners and more braking. This has led to a division in the calendar between races that benefit one brand or the other.
Despite this, Di Giannantonio does not consider that only the distribution of circuits is decisive. “I believe that the search for circuits that favor Ducati or Aprilia is a topic that interests you, the journalists,” he commented. Moreover, he pointed out that effective riding is the most important thing, and praised the recent performance of Marc Marquez, who has won five of the last seven races, demonstrating that rider skills can surpass circuit characteristics.
Di Giannantonio has been one of the best Ducati riders during the first half of the season and, despite not having been on the podium since his victory at the Catalonia Grand Prix in May, he is aware of his speed. He qualified in fourth position at the Misano Grand Prix, but a poor start saw him drop back to tenth place, finishing in seventh position, over 20 seconds behind the winner, Marquez.
Looking ahead, Di Giannantonio is preparing for the Austrian Grand Prix with a mixed mindset. Despite his recent results, he has faith in his team’s potential. “We have shown good speed at every circuit. Despite the adversities, I believe we must maintain a positive spirit. We are fourth in the world standings and we are doing a great job,” he concluded.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
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