Fabio Di Giannantonio delivered a committed race at the Thailand Grand Prix, finishing a fine fourth. Despite shoulder surgery that will force him to miss the final two rounds of the season, the Italian was able to get the best out of his Ducati Desmosedici GP23.
Fabio DiGiannantonio performed well in finishing the Thailand Grand Prix in fourth position. Starting from eighth on the grid, he was able to fight from the very first moments of the race, setting an excellent pace and fully exploiting the potential of his Ducati Desmosedici GP in the final laps.
As the race progresses, By Giannantonio managed to reduce the gap and move up the rankings, finding themselves in a final duel with Peter Acosta for the third step of the podium. With this performance, he now occupies eighth position in the general classification, with 165 points, just before undergoing surgery on his left shoulder that will force him to miss the final two rounds of the championnat.
Fabio Di Giannantonio: “ the podium was there, it would have been a dream »
In his comments after the race, Di Giannantonio shared : " a race with many values: Before the start I spoke with the whole team, we just wanted to enjoy this last GP before the operation. And that's how I charged and made an incredible comeback. The podium was there, it would have been a dream, but I'm still happy and I would like to thank my entire working group and the team »
He also spoke about the challenges he has faced since his injury: “ It was a very difficult seven races after the injury., but we didn't give up and we gritted our teeth. A crazy team effort, I'm going back to Italy with two races still to go, but I'm satisfied: the results for 2024 are more than positive. »
The determination and team spirit of Di Giannantonio are palpable, and despite the challenges ahead, he seems ready to face the future with optimism. His performance in this 2024 season is a testament to his potential and resilience, suggesting a promising continuation of his career on the MotoGP scene with the next GP25.
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