Overcoming challenges is something the Gresinis know how to do. Founding father Fausto was killed by Covid-19 but his wishes were respected. The team continues, with family control and has broken away from Aprilia. Instead, the bike of the moment is in the box, the Ducati. Two talented riders are at the helm: Enea Bastianini, who knows this environment well and the rookie Fabio Di Giannantonio, who is respecting the promise made by Fausto to join the elite. Everything would be fine in the best of all possible worlds if the announced sponsor had honored his, but hey…
Indeed, from flexbox there is nothing in the box, but there are no more than millions of Saudi euros in the coffers of the VR46. However, among Gresini, we still celebrate with great pomp this new stage of their history with this ceremony seen at Jerez, where the first offseason tests are in full swing.
Indeed, the new era of Gresini Racing Team officially started with photos, press presentations of the two pilots and the new Ducati Desmosedici, whose final livery will be discovered in 2022. Nadia Padovani, the new owner of the team after the death of her husband Fausto Gresini, faces the defection of Flexbox, which was initially to be the main sponsor of the team, with this clearly visible “The Next” inscription on the fairings.
As for the pilots, Enea Bastianini said he was delighted to be able to ride a Desmosedici identical to the one that Bagnaia, Miller, Martin and Zarco used so well in 2021. Even more excited, and it couldn't have been any other way, Fabio Di Giannantonio, who with Team Gresini will be able to realize his dream of making his debut in MotoGP.
As for the team, many technicians arrive from the old ESponsorama structure who will complement old faces who have always been linked to Gresini. All under the direction of Ducati and, in particular, of Gigi Dall'Igna who didn't miss the team presentation. A strong sign from the general director of Ducati Corse.
