MotoGP Brno Day 1, Fabio Di Giannantonio (Ducati/3) shocks: "Starting without the holeshot device is much more dangerous!"

Once again, Fabio Di Giannantonio was the best Ducati rider this Friday at Brno. The Italian, undoubtedly eager to avenge his disappointing Sunday in Hungary, will have his work cut out for him against the seemingly very threatening Aprilias. Yet "Diggia" doesn't give up, and proves it once again with a sensational lap. that he can legitimately be considered a candidate for the titleHe too tried starting without holeshot deviceAnd, clearly, he is not in favor of going back to the way things were.

That was the big topic of the day: the banning of holeshot device It was imminent, and the pilots had to try to leave without it. Di Giannantonio finds this very dangerous. « Honestly, I think it's worse, because it rears up immediatelyThe front wheel is stationary and, when it touches the ground, the steering angle increases. The wheelie extends for several meters and, approaching the first corner with the front end very high and without support, there is a risk of losing control of the motorcycle. So, for me, it's worse, especially since, to master wheelies, you have to start by zigzagging in a straight line, and I find that more dangerous. » he explained to our microphones.

 

 

According to him, the most aggressive drivers at the start will continue to have an advantage. « It doesn't matter, because ultimately the disengagement point is the same. The clutch itself is the same too. There's just more wheelieing.Therefore, the motorcycle that wheelies the least and the rider who made the most effort to keep it on the ground, thus taking more risks and endangering other riders, will be favored. If I understand correctly, a vote will take place between the teams and the manufacturers. We will decide here whether we will run with or without it, and we will adapt accordingly.I can't do anything other than give my opinion. I'm trying to do what's in my power. he added.

 

 

Apart from that, he was obviously happy with his day, which ended in third place. "It was a really good Friday, and I'm very happy, especially with the afternoon, because this morning, even though my FP1 went well, I wasn't totally comfortable with the front of the bike. We made a change that paid off, because in the afternoon everything was much better.As for the record, it's nice to see that we're progressing so quickly, but it's relative. The important thing is to stay at the top of the rankings » he concluded.

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