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Fabio di Giannantonio explains why Marc Marquez’s winning MotoGP set-up can’t simply be copied.
In MotoGP, the question of why other riders don’t simply copy the set-up of a winning rider on the same bike is a common one.
In 2025, Francesco Bagnaia and Fabio di Giannantonio faced this question as they tried to find consistency and front-end feeling on a Ducati GP25 that was excelling in the hands of Marc Marquez.
Di Giannantonio explained that while it may seem logical to copy another rider’s set-up, in reality, each rider works, looks for, and rides in their own unique way.
Simply copying a set-up doesn’t guarantee success, as every rider has different preferences and needs from the bike and team to feel comfortable and go fast.
Di Giannantonio emphasized the importance of understanding one’s own requirements and developing a setup that suits their individual riding style for optimal performance.
Performance in MotoGP is a complex process that goes beyond replicating someone else’s setup, requiring a tailored approach to suit the individual rider.
