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VR46 Ducati rider Fabio Di Gianantonio says his left shoulder feels brand new following last year’s extensive reconstructive surgery and that it has vindicated the timing of when he stopped racing in order to have the operation
VR46 Ducati rider Fabio Di Giannantonio underwent extensive reconstructive surgery on his left shoulder last year, following a crash at the Red Bull Ring which resulted in a severe injury. Despite recommendations to undergo immediate surgery, Di Giannantonio continued racing until October with VR46 team, missing only the final two events of the year for the operation. The timing of his surgery allowed him to return to track action at Indonesia’s Mandalika circuit feeling as good as new. Di Giannantonio credits the success of his recovery to the quality of the surgery and acknowledges the tough decision to step away early from the 2024 season was ultimately the right call. While optimistic about his progress, he remains cautious and plans to gradually ease back into MotoGP action during pre-season testing at Sepang.
