After a thrilling French Grand Prix, Fabio Di Giannantonio spoke to “Sky Sport MotoGP”, sharing his thoughts on his intense battle with Marc Marquez and the challenges of the race. The VR46 driver made no secret of his admiration for Marquez, calling the experience of facing the world champion “crazy”.
« Fighting with Marc, who has eight world titles, is always incredible, " said Di Giannantonio. " It's an honor to be at his level, even for a few laps, it's something special."
The Italian also expressed his frustration at the 'Long Lap' penalty received for cutting a corner, which compromised his position. “ There are rules to follow, of course, but sometimes a little more discernment would be appreciated. This penalty cost me dearly,” he explained.
The duel with Marquez ended when forearm pain limited the capabilities of By Giannantonio, forcing him to focus more on defending his position than attacking. “ When Marc passed me, I knew my race would be difficult. I had problems with my forearm, which prevented me from wrestling the way I wanted to,” he admitted.
Fabio Di Giannantonio: “ it's a difficult choice for Ducati, but I hope to be part of the considerations »
Beyond the race, By Giannantonio discussed the speculation surrounding the future position within the factory team Ducati, mentioning his own ambition to join the official team. “ Why not me ? I am working to achieve this goal. In MotoGP, we always aim to be among the best, and that includes having the best motorcycle possible."
Concerning his competitors for a seat at Ducati, he commented: “ Jorge Martín, Marc Marquez, and Enea Bastianini are incredibly strong. Martin has a style reminiscent of Lorenzo, Marquez is extremely aggressive, and bastianini excels in tire management. It's a difficult choice for Ducati, but I hope to be part of the considerations. » We cannot blame Fabio DiGiannantonio to remain optimistic despite challenges, ready to show one's worth and fight for a place at the top of the MotoGP.