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In 2024, he put on a show riding the VR46 team's GP24, performing well in many races, but a left shoulder injury during the Austria weekend compromised his season, forcing him to miss the final two rounds. When Fabio Di Giannantonio returned and took part in the Sepang winter tests last February, he fell and had to undergo surgery once again. But his ambitions this year still haven't changed compared to twelve months ago, also thanks to a Ducati that's a step ahead of its rivals.
"In my opinion, what rewards the Desmosedici is consistency. It's a bike developed to be the most complete in every situation and condition," he told Crashnet.
In order to be able to give your best when you're on the track, you have to know how to prepare the set-up to perfection. Consequently, the technical aspect is vital. "Personally, I really like to study the data. Currently, there are different ways to understand what's happening on the track and, being able to understand what you read on the computer and then transfer it to the bike and when you ride, is crucial," he explained.
While he's not an engineer, reading the information doesn't seem to be a problem for the rider from Rome. "Just by looking at the lines on the graph, I know at what moment and in what point of the circuit they belong. This helps because, when I'm told that there are problems and areas to improve and I'mg given suggestions on what to do, I can put it into practice right away. Not understanding the data means you can't push hard so, at the very least, you have to be interested," he continued.
In recent years, the MotoGP has become very complex and, as such, difficult to manage. "There are many things you have to think about, from tires to mapping. You have to be precise and use your energy well. The most complicated aspect is to do all this at the same time and stay focused. On a mental level, it's very stressful and, at the end of the day, you're more tired psychologically than physically. That said, I like today's bikes. They're like formula ones, and it's only right that they are. They must have something tough and special, as well as being the ultimate in engineering evolution," he then concluded his reasoning.
