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Could Fabio di Giannantonio’s MotoGP future be settled during the weekend off between Thailand and Malaysia?
After achieving his debut podium at Phillip Island, there is speculation that Gresini Ducati rider, Enea di Giannantonio, may join Repsol Honda next season, potentially swapping places with Marc Marquez. HRC team manager confirms di Giannantonio is a potential option for next year, although there are other contenders. The competition for the Repsol seat is unclear, with some riders downplaying their interest. Regardless, di Giannantonio’s MotoGP future looks promising, whether it’s with Repsol or another team at HRC. He expressed hope of announcing his 2024 plans at Sepang next weekend, teasing that something really nice is coming. Despite a technical problem that forced him out of the Buriram Sprint, di Giannantonio finished ninth in the Thai MotoGP, starting from 14th and showcasing good pace. He expressed satisfaction with his performance in the challenging conditions and is pleased with the progress made over the last three races. Currently, he stands in twelfth place in the world championship standings.
Source: Crash