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VR46 rider Fabio Di Giannantonio has heaped praise on the current MotoGP bikes, citing how the modern specification feels like “riding Formula 1 with two wheels”. The current specification 2024 bikes have seen a sizeable increase in top speed, resulting in several lap records being broken at the beginning of the 2024 season. While this […]
The 2024 bikes have shown a significant increase in top speed, resulting in the breaking of several lap records at the start of the 2024 season. Despite receiving criticism from some in the paddock, such as Gresini Ducati rider Marc Marquez, Di Giannantonio expressed his satisfaction with the current bikes, emphasizing the satisfaction they provide him as a rider. He believes that MotoGP bikes must be full prototype machines, representing the pinnacle of motorcycle engineering, with cutting-edge technology and performance. While the enhanced aero features contribute to faster bikes and record lap times, it has also made competitive racing more challenging due to difficulties in following competitors closely. Di Giannantonio, having debuted in the premier class in 2022, supports maintaining the current regulations in MotoGP, even though he acknowledges the challenges it presents for overtaking during races.
