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Fabio Di Giannantonio has given his assessment of where Ducati’s 2026 MotoGP bike is
VR46 MotoGP rider Fabio Di Giannantonio expressed that while the GP26 is “great,” it is currently “not enough” to defeat the Aprilia after the French Grand Prix. Ducati showed promising progress at the Spanish Grand Prix, but ultimately could only achieve a best of fourth place in France. Aprilia dominated with a historic 1-2-3 finish, showcasing a superior performance level. Di Giannantonio acknowledged that Ducati needs to work hard to enhance their bike and compete with Aprilia. The rider also highlighted the challenges Ducati faces in balancing front and rear performance. Despite the ongoing competition, Di Giannantonio has signed a deal to join KTM next year, with the upcoming Catalan Grand Prix determining his standings in the championship.
