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Fabio Di Giannantonio insists he is “aggressive” when racing in MotoGP, just “not a kamikaze”.
Fabio Di Giannantonio admitted that he is not a kamikaze rider in MotoGP, but emphasized he is aggressive when necessary following a poor start in Portugal last weekend. During the race in Portimao, he fell from ninth on the grid to 14th due to being boxed in by other riders. Di Giannantonio clarified that his issue wasn’t a lack of aggression but his reluctance to take unnecessary risks. He explained that while aggressiveness is essential in the sport, he does not consider himself a kamikaze rider. Di Giannantonio highlighted that he is willing to be aggressive when needed, like during the Saturday Sprint in Portugal where he had a strong start. He also noted a shift in the riders’ approach to starts since the introduction of Sprints, with a more rational and calm attitude prevailing.
