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Fabio di Giannantonio, Joining KTM to Make His MotoGP Debut
On the final day of the French Grand Prix weekend, Italian rider Fabio di Giannantonio has officially signed with KTM, changing teams for the 2024 season. This move will be a critical turning point for the VR46 Racing Team in determining its rider strategy for the upcoming season.
Di Giannantonio’s Transfer to KTM and Backup Plan
Up to this point, Di Giannantonio, who has raced for VR46, had been given a last chance to secure an offer that would meet his financial expectations due to his contract with Ducati ([/bikes/ducati-panigale-v4r]). However, Ducati and VR46 requested more time for the rider’s decision. Ducati officials confirmed that they had not yet received a response from the rider’s manager, Diego Tavano. Following this situation, “Plan B” was activated, and Di Giannantonio accepted KTM’s offer for a factory rider position. Partnering with Alex Marquez in his new team, Di Giannantonio has achieved his long-held dream of becoming a factory rider. With a salary of approximately 2 million euros in his first year of contract, this will be one of the biggest steps in his career.
VR46’s Search for a New Rider
With Di Giannantonio’s departure at the end of the season, VR46 Racing Team has been forced to find a second rider for the following year. The team has closed this gap with the arrival of Fermin Aldeguer. Aldeguer, who has a factory contract with Ducati, will join VR46 after leaving Gresini.
However, options will not be limited to Aldeguer. The names of Nicolo Bulega and Luca Marini are emerging for the second position in VR46.
Bulega and Marini’s Future
Bulega, who is a factory Ducati rider in the World Superbike Championship, also undertakes the role of MotoGP test rider for Ducati. A Ducati source emphasized that Bulega would be the main option if Di Giannantonio were to leave. Bulega’s move to MotoGP will also have a significant impact on Luca Marini’s future. If Marini cannot continue with Honda or cannot find another seat, he could return to VR46. In this case, the team will cover Marini’s salary, and Ducati will have to pay the full cost of the motorcycle.
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