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Fabio Di Giannantonio believes Ducati no longer have an edge over rival manufacturers heading into the 2026 MotoGP season.
Fabio Di Giannantonio believes Ducati no longer have an edge over rival manufacturers heading into the 2026 MotoGP season, following his strong 2025 campaign finishing sixth with four podiums.
Despite the GP25 being a downgrade, the 2025 Desmosedici won 13 races, but for 2026, Di Giannantonio expects a closer competition with other manufacturers as the field tightens.
He notes the progress of competitors like Aprilia, Honda, Yamaha, and KTM, making the upcoming season highly competitive and challenging for all teams.
Di Giannantonio emphasizes the need for Ducati to improve and maintain performance consistency in response to the evolving competition among manufacturers.
Looking ahead to the 2026 season, the VR46 Ducati rider anticipates a more predictable bike and aims to build on his successful 2025 performance with a solid foundation and greater consistency.
