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Gabriele Giannini will make his BSB debut with DAO Racing
The DAO Racing team has announced that Italian racer Gabriele Giannini will make his British Superbike debut at Thruxton as Lee Jackson’s replacement. Jackson is missing the sixth round of the 2025 campaign due to injuries sustained in a crash at Brands Hatch. Giannini, a 22-year-old Italian, will ride Jackson’s Honda at the upcoming Thruxton round. He has previous victories in the CIV 1000 class in 2022 and 2023, as well as experience in World Supersport and Endurance World Championship races. Giannini is prepared for the challenge despite being unfamiliar with the bike’s specifications and the Thruxton circuit. The Italian is grateful for the opportunity and aims to learn and improve throughout the weekend. DAO Racing team boss Jonny Bagnall discussed Jackson’s replacement during the Suzuka 8 Hours event, highlighting Giannini’s success on the Honda Fireblade and his strong standing in the CIV Italian Championship.
