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Fabio di Giannantonio says a radical set-up gamble “you never do for the race” transformed his Sepang MotoGP weekend.
Fabio di Giannantonio expressed his pride in how he and his VR46 Ducati team salvaged their Malaysian MotoGP weekend by implementing a radical setup change, which he acknowledged as unconventional for a race situation. Following a challenging race at Sepang, where he dropped from eighth to tenth in the Sprint, di Giannantonio made significant adjustments that significantly improved his performance. Despite slipping to tenth initially, the changes allowed him to push harder, improve his pace, and even challenge for a higher position. He credited the team for the successful modifications but regretted not unlocking the potential sooner in the weekend. The intense 20-lap race in extreme heat required meticulous control, especially with all riders opting for a soft rear tire. Despite facing challenges, Di Giannantonio was content with the team’s efforts and performance, and his teammate Franco Morbidelli finished fourth in the race to secure sixth place in the world championship standings, just ahead of Di Giannantonio.
