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The rider of the VR46 Ducati, Fabio Di Giannantonio, explained the technical details of the crash that caused him to be excluded from the race at the MotoGP German Grand Prix, stating that telemetry data showed the lap in which the accident occurred was almost identical to a previous one. While accepting this statistical situation, the Italian rider emphasized that the consistent performance he showed in the first half of the season would not allow this accident to overshadow it.
The MotoGP German Grand Prix came to an unexpected end for Fabio Di Giannantonio’s consistent season. The VR46 Ducati rider, who finished third in the Sachsenring Sprint race, crashed during the early part of the main race and was excluded from the competition. This incident ended the pilot's 17-race finishing series for the past season.
Technical Analysis and Statistical Reality of the Accident
Fabio Di Giannantonio evaluated the reasons for what happened after the race, stating that they could not fully resolve the details of the crash. The rider’s statements indicated that the telemetry data surprised them.
When we look at the data, the lap in which the accident occurred is practically a photocopy of a previous one. Suspension movements, speed, lean angle, throttle input… Everything is exactly the same. That's why it's a bit strange. But sometimes things happen in the nature of racing. You cannot fully explain why you fell.
Di Giannantonio summarized the situation created by these similarities: “We are still trying to understand what exactly happened.”
Was It the Season’s First Mistake?
The rider believes that the accident he experienced should not overshadow the consistent performance he has shown throughout the season. Di Giannantonio, who stated that this incident was a turning point for his career, assessed the situation as follows:
This was my first mistake this season. Although it is sad, statistically, it is unavoidable for this to happen one day.
However, the rider emphasized the importance of focusing on the positive aspects despite the negative event: “Despite this, there are many positive points we can take from the first half of the season. We had a strong pace in every race. We were quite fast today. We need to take these positive aspects with us as we enter the summer break.”
Use of the New Aerodynamic Package
One notable detail of the German GP was Di Giannantonio’s transition to Ducati’s new aerodynamic package. The Italian rider announced that they decided to use this new package in the main race after trying it for the first time during the morning warm-up session. After seeing Marc and Alex Marquez brothers using the package, the rider stated his desire to try it, and he expressed his risk assessment as follows:
We already had a very good motorcycle. If the new package did not work as we wanted, we could go back to the old one. Therefore, we did not think we were taking a big risk.
The rider clarified the rationale behind these decisions, questioning the risk posed by the fact that the new package had not been sufficiently tested: “We decided to continue racing because it felt a little better in the morning.”
Consistent Performance in Championship Battles
Despite being excluded from the race, Fabio Di Giannantonio maintains his claim in the championship fight. The fact that leader Jorge Martin is only 24 points behind shows that he remains one of the strong contenders for the championship thanks to the consistent performance he has shown in the first half of the season. The VR46 Ducati team aims for a strong start in the second half of the season by solving the mystery behind the accident in Germany.
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