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Fabio di Giannantonio says he knew from the warm-up lap that his Dutch MotoGP podium chances were doomed.
Fabio di Giannantonio expressed disappointment with his performance at the Dutch Grand Prix due to rear grip issues preventing a podium finish. Despite a strong start from Saturday’s Sprint, he quickly realized during the warm-up lap that a podium finish was unlikely. Di Giannantonio, aiming for a better result than sixth place, struggled with rear grip throughout the race, describing the feeling as ice-like. After dropping out of the top ten, he managed to climb back to seventh place and engage in a close battle with his teammate Franco Morbidelli for sixth. Di Giannantonio reflected on the challenging race, acknowledging the unconventional data displayed in his performance due to the bike’s handling issues. Despite the disappointment, he remained focused on the future races and maintaining his position in the MotoGP standings.
