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Fabio Di Giannantonio has provided a health update after his shoulder surgery which caused him to miss the final two races of the MotoGP season. The Italian ended his 2024 season after the Thai Grand Prix in October after he dislocated his shoulder earlier in the year at the Austrian Grand Prix in August. Despite […]
Italian rider Di Giannantonio concluded his 2024 season post the Thai Grand Prix, having dislocated his shoulder in the Austrian Grand Prix earlier that year. Even though he missed racing, he attended the end-of-season Barcelona test to update on his status for the upcoming 2025 season. After a successful operation on November 2nd, Di Giannantonio acknowledged that he won’t be fully fit for the February Sepang test. As he recovered, he expressed optimism about his progress and the support from the medical staff during the rehabilitation process. Despite not being 100% physically ready, he planned to participate in the Sepang test and appreciated the extended contract and factory spec bike offer for the new season. Di Giannantonio monitored the testing with Ducati’s rider, Pirro, focusing on understanding the bike’s improvements without getting influenced by subjective feedback.
