Alberto Giribuola is Enea Bastianini's current mechanic and, before him, was seated next to Andrea Dovizioso in the official Ducati box. Suffice to say that the man knows the Desmosedici and Dovi, now lost on a Yamaha. The latter has already mentioned the high qualities of this man in the shadows, whom he is convinced is a powerful vector of success for his compatriot highlighted in the GP21 at Gresini. But the chief engineer can also compare the veteran with the rising star. And in doing so, we understand everything about each other's current situation...
The success of a pilot and a project also depends on the competence of the chief engineers who analyze, relay and reassure. On this level, Alberto Giribuola is one of the members of this shadow caste who can boast of a certain success in their functions. He was thus alongsideAndrea Dovizioso during these three consecutive statuses of vice-world champion within the official team Ducati. Today he formed Enea Bastianini which he sees blossoming at this fine start to the season, marked by two victories in four Grands Prix and the lead in the world championship before starting the European campaign.
Two eras, two men that the Italian is now comparing…. “ I think they are very similar because their driving style focuses on the braking phase and they can use the front tire to the limit ", begin Swivel on Motorsport-total. " In this regard, I see similarities with Andrea. It's also easier for me to understand what I have to do with the bike because I have this background. However, they roll more differently when exiting corners ».
« Enea still stays strong at the limit of the rear tire. 'Dovi' was a little more aggressive at times. For example in Argentina, we had difficulties because there are corners where you have to let the rear tire slip to turn. Enea had a bit of trouble with this. That's why it was a difficult race, but we managed it ", explain Swivel which then goes into a little more detail: “ I think Enea has improved a lot since the start of the year. He works on himself. He remains calm and analyzes the situation and the configuration. He took a step, which is very nice. Andrea was more analytical ».
Alberto Giribuola: “ Dovi thought too much, Enea relies more on her feelings«
Here we are… " Sometimes Dovi thought too much and really thought about every aspect. Enea relies more on her feelings. He can describe exactly how he feels at every turn. With this I can understand what is needed and what we need to do ».
The chief engineer ends with another comparison, more politically sensitive, since it involves putting the GP21 and the GP22 face to face, the latter, although state-of-the-art, still not managing to gain the upper hand over her eldest. Unless it's because ofEnea Bastianini… With the old GP21, bastianini has 30 world championship points more than the best Ducati rider with a GP22. It is Jack Miller in seventh place.
Is there really a big difference between these two models? “ Enea has great confidence in the front wheel. It uses the front tire to the maximum. This gives it a lot when entering a corner. If he does that, he can save the rear tire when exiting the corner ", describe Swivel. " That's the difference. I don't think we have a worse package compared to 2022 ». Ducati would he have bet on the wrong Italian, signed until 2024?
