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Still not in perfect shape after the accident he suffered in the pre-qualifying at the Red Bull Ring Fabio Di Giannantonio returned to the race in Aragon showing great character. Fifteenth at the end of the Sprint Race, the VR46 Racing rider managed to enter the points zone in the GP finishing in eighth position. A decidedly unhoped-for result that led him to present himself on the eve of the Misano round with sky-high morale.
"The one at MotorLand was a great weekend, because before I got there I didn't think it was possible to race or do that kind of racing. I didn't have high expectations, but I ended up doing well and even though I was starting behind I was able to make some good overtakes. I'm still in that pain management phase, I don't feel at my best yet, but I'm comfortable in the saddle. We know that compared to the GP24 our bike is a little less competitive, however the premise for the next few days is good."
For the 25-year-old it will be the first time at Simoncelli in the colors of local idol Valentino Rossi's team. "On Wednesday we had a dinner with the whole team. The energy is very high and there is a great desire for everything to go smoothly, so it will be important to give the best for our sponsors as well. This is always a special race, but this year even more so," he enthused.
On his own physical condition and making a prediction regarding the commitment that awaits him from tomorrow, the Roman confessed, "Right now I am at 60 percent of my capacity, but to fully recover it will still take quite some time because the shoulder is a very critical area being often stressed especially if you ride. Having so many GPs in a row doesn't help. I hope to be at 80 percent in the second weekend in Misano, however, it must also be said that there is a great chance that whatever fall I make from here on out will bring back a new dislocation. It's a delicate situation and we have to work on it. At the end of the season we will evaluate whether to do the operation. Beyond that if we can find what Marquez found at MotorLand we can fight for the podium."
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