By Diana Tamantini / Motoracing
The Speed Up rider spoke with Max Biaggi during a live on social media about confinement, the different categories in which he has ridden and a possible future in MotoGP.
Best Rookie 2019, Fabio Di Giannantonio was ready to have a year at the forefront, before the season was stopped due to the health crisis linked to the coronavirus. Confined at home in Rome, the Moto2 rider remains optimistic and keeps smiling. He wants to be ready to leave as soon as the green light is given.
With reduced training and no motorbikes due to confinement, everything must be focused on physicality. “I have a nine kilo weight at home, two dumbbells and a bike”, he explained to Max Biaggi during a live session for two, as is currently the fashion on social networks. “I also walk around my building a bit. And then if I'm bored I also have my PlayStation, I play a bit of everything. »
You have to know how to keep busy while waiting for a return to competition. “We are talking about [departing] in June, but for me it is more likely that it will be in July. The virus is spreading throughout Europe, they are postponing all the races... It's not going to be easy to resume. »
When the time comes, there will be no shortage of opponents. Who does he consider to be the strongest in Moto2? " Me ? » he replied with a laugh. “Jorge Navarro is very competitive, and I also think of Thomas Lüthi who is the most consistent. » The Spaniard therefore proves to be the ideal teammate for Di Giannantonio, who believes that whoever shares his box must be “very strong so that I can learn many things. »
Concerning the small category, in which he was racing two years ago, the Italian made his predictions: “I see Tony Arbolino in good shape. Jaume Masiá and Dennis Foggia can also do great things with Leopard. I would also add Romano Fenati. »
The discussion obviously couldn't stop without broaching the subject of MotoGP and a possible stint with the best. If that happened, number 21 believes the Yamaha would be the most suitable bike: “For me it is perfect for a rookie! Just look at the debuts of drivers in recent years, starting with Quartararo. It seems to be the best bike for adaptation to MotoGP. »
