MotoGP
Published on September 18, 2023 • 12:00 AM by Oléna Champlain

MotoGP, India Alex Marquez and Di Giannantonio ready for adventure: “a blank slate for everyone”

Gresini riders Alex Marquez and Di Giannantonio are preparing for the big leap into the unknown that will be this Indian Grand Prix.

Alex Marquez Di Giannantonio

Gresini Ducati team riders Alex Marquez and Fabio Di Giannantonio remind us: this Indian Grand Prix which will take place this weekend is a big leap into the unknown in every sense of the word for all the protagonists of MotoGP . At least for those who will arrive at their destination because, at the moment, there is a big problem with granting visas... A preliminary which announces a real adventure on a Buddh route which has not yet been approved. But we are preparing for the great shock of the discoveries at Alex Marquez and Fabio Di Giannantonio, since this kind of floating situation can always be a real opportunity for an outsider...

Alex Marquez doesn’t beat around the bush when giving his feelings about what awaits him this weekend: “ Indian Test is a question mark for everyone », declared the pilot Gresini that holds the top spot. " We prepare with what we can: by playing video games, watching F1 races and then, once there, we will try to familiarize ourselves with the track as quickly as possible ».

« We're coming off two positive weekends – even if they weren't perfect – and we're looking forward to showing our potential and continuing to grow » continues the one whose rumor has it that he will find his brother Marc at his side in 2024.

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Di Giannantonio: “ this is where the good work done with the team really shines, without previous data or references »

Exactly, on the other side of the box Fabio Di Giannantonio qualified the Indian Grand Prix of this “blank page” weekend for the entire grid. Almost certain to lose his handlebars for 2024, Di Giannantonio showed better pace in the last rounds before a possible return to Moto2, still in Gresini colors… “ I always liked new routes because they are a blank slate for everyone and that's where the good work done with the team really shines through, without previous data or references » points out the Italian.

« I expect a track with very little grip but also very fast, so it could adapt well to our characteristics. I know the Ducati can be competitive there he concludes.