P1racenews AI automatic summary:
How a struggling MotoGP sophomore saved his career but highlighted a wider issue
Fabio Di Giannantonio had a challenging rookie season in 2022, scoring points in only six races and finishing with a total of 24 points, 87 points behind the next Ducati rider. He did show some impressive moments, such as taking pole position at Mugello, but this was partly due to the circumstances of the qualifying session. Di Giannantonio’s team saw potential in him and gave him a second year in MotoGP, despite his struggles. He had a strong finish to the season, with a career-best fourth place and first MotoGP top six finish in Indonesia, followed by a third place in Australia. He even became MotoGP’s newest winner in Qatar, beating eventual world champion Francesco Bagnaia. In the final seven rounds, Di Giannantonio scored 108 points, showing significant improvement.
