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Fabio di Giannantonio under no pressure to decide his MotoGP future but sees factory support as essential for a world championship chance.
Fabio di Giannantonio, Ducati’s leading rider in the MotoGP standings, is keeping his plans for 2027 closely guarded. Despite holding the third position in the world championship, Fabio emphasizes the importance of maintaining factory support. As a VR46 rider contracted directly to Ducati, he has access to the latest factory-spec Desmosedici machinery. Di Giannantonio insists on retaining his current status and is rumored to be a target for an official factory team seat at KTM in the new 850cc/Pirelli era. His priority is securing the “best possible option with a Factory contract.”
During the Le Mans event, Sky Italia quoted di Giannantonio expressing his desire to continue as a Ducati Factory rider. He believes this support is crucial for his championship aspirations and emphasizes the importance of stability in his career progression. Fabio states he is not under pressure to make a decision about his future and wants to focus on the current race weekend without distractions. Rumors suggest that if he joins KTM, he may partner with Alex Marquez, the reigning title runner-up currently at Gresini Ducati. Despite potential opportunities, Alex Marquez does not hold a Ducati contract.
