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Di Giannantonio’s Confidence in Aprilia: Catalonia Victory is in the Past!
One of the most exciting moments on a motorsport circuit was experienced during the Italian Grand Prix, with Ducati rider Fabio Di Giannantonio showcasing a performance. Following the victory at Circuit de Catalunya, Di Giannantonio began his rise, but failed to achieve expected results at Monza and fell to 7th in qualifying. However, this did not boost the pilot’s and team’s motivation, rather it further diminished their performance.
Pre-Race Expectations and Di Giannantonio’s Strategy
Before the Circuit de Catalunya race, Di Giannantonio anticipated a strong race performance considering Ducati's overall advantage. However, due to issues in qualifying, the pilot failed to reach his goals, placing him only 7th after qualifying. In the sprint race, he completed third with an effective driving style, which somewhat supported Ducati’s overall performance.
Lap Times and Critical Moments
In the sprint race, Di Giannantonio finished third as the top Ducati rider. In the Grand Prix, he placed third, which helped stabilize his 3rd WC (World) ranking in the standings. During the race, Di Giannantonio’s performance, particularly his focus on Aprilia's rear wheel durability, drew attention. The pilot appreciated Aprilia’s ability to maintain the rear wheel for a longer period and attempted to utilize this advantage.
“Today there isn’t a manufacturer that is better everywhere. We are talking about partial gains all the time. And Aprilia is currently more successful in maintaining its rear wheel performance for longer.” – Fabio Di Giannantonio
Di Giannantonio stated after the race, "When we looked at Pecco's 2023 package, we knew that package was superior in almost every way and he should have won it. Sometimes he didn’t even know why he was in first place."
Post-Race Assessment and Injury Status
After the race, Di Giannantonio emphasized Aprilia’s superiority in wheel control, saying, “I tried it at Mugello, I drove the front tire too hard – I tried everything. We had a very good bike - but we are currently working on the limit.”
The pilot also discussed his finger injury following the fall of Alex Marquez at Circuit de Catalunya: “My finger is still not perfect, I can’t achieve full mobility. Even if I’m not 100% fit, everything needs to be okay during driving.”
Di Giannantonio had entered the race with a finger injury, which affected his performance. However, the pilot continued to compete despite his injury and achieved the success of finishing third.
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