VR46 racers are sometimes in the unique position of having seven-time MotoGP World Champion Valentino Rossi in his garage on race weekends, and Fabio Di Giannantonio has described the ‘huge boost’ he receives from him.
The MotoGP icon was present in the VR46 garages for Fabio Di Giannantonio’s victory at the Catalan Grand Prix last time. Rossi compared the rider to a dragon. After a wonderful return trip.
Fabio D’Giannantonio with the fastest time in practice at Mugello. Who will join the top 10 in Q2 tomorrow?
The 89-time premier class grand prix winner was over the moon with his performance in Barcelona for the MotoGP racing outfit. VR46 After Marco Bezecchi’s victory at the 2023 Indonesian Grand Prix.
Team leader Pablo Nieto ‘delighted’ with Rossi VR46 verdict After seeing By Giantantonio On the top level of the platform. The 27-year-old explained how useful it is to have the Doctor’s wisdom in a box during the race weekend.
Fabio Di Giannantonio reveals ‘huge boost’ from Valentino Rossi’s presence
During the interview with Sky Italia in Italian Grand Prix paddock, Di Giannantonio was asked how important it is to find someone Rossi’s His height and experience in his corner during Grands Prix.
He replied: “Vale is incredible. You see things from the outside, but it’s not easy to understand exactly what’s happening on the track. When I was in Moto2, and the MotoGP riders explained it to me, I thought I understood.”
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“I realized I didn’t understand when I was on a MotoGP bike, Vale, on the other hand, from the outside, even though he hasn’t ridden for years, is very analytical and precise.
It sees microscopic differences that you only see in telemetry. And it will give you a great boost in attitude and thinking as well. I would love to be in every race.
Celebrating the seventh round of the current 2026 season, ‘Digia’ is currently third in the riders’ standings and currently serves as Ducati’s flag bearer.
The Italian rider has continued his good form since arriving at Mugello for this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix. No one has set a better lap time in both practice sessions so far.
Fabio Di Giannantonio opens up on his VR46 edition.
Despite its class-leading performance on Ducati machinery this year, Giannantonio is expected to swap the VR46 for a factory KTM contract Ahead of the 2027 MotoGP season. Alex Marquez is also expected to join the Matthijhofen-based manufacturer.
Of course, MotoGP is yet to be confirmed due to a dispute with the grid over the new Concorde deal. Still, when asked what he would miss if he were to leave Rossi’s MotoGP outfit, Di Gianntonio answered candidly.
“The people,” he asserted. “Motorcycles are objects, they’re bits and pieces, it’s people who make them winners.
“I’ve met some incredible people here in the garage, in the hospitality area. If it was up to me, I’d stay with this team for the rest of my life. Those people will always be in my heart.”
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