P1racenews AI automatic summary:
While Pecco Bagnaia was getting himself back on track at Motegi, another rider on the same bike was still stuck in a low eerily reminiscent of Bagnaia’s pre-Japan plight
Pecco Bagnaia had a triumphant Japanese Grand Prix weekend with a pole-win-win performance, while another Ducati rider, Fabio Di Giannantonio, faced struggles reminiscent of Bagnaia’s prior challenges elsewhere on the track at Motegi. Di Gi Giannantonio had a promising start on Friday but encountered multiple setbacks during the weekend, including crashes and poor race performances. His Ducati Desmosedici GP25 exhibited unpredictable behavior, making it difficult for him to maintain consistency and competitiveness. Despite his efforts, Di Giannantonio finished far from the front of the pack in the two races, reflecting a difficult weekend for the rider. Both Bagnaia and Di Giannantonio, who received factory contracts in 2025, have experienced their fair share of challenges with the GP25 machinery, with Marquez serving as a formidable competitor for both riders. While Bagnaia showed more promise in overcoming adversities like those encountered at Motegi, Di Giannantonio faced recurrent qualifying issues that limited his overall performance. Despite these challenges, Di Giannantonio’s recent podium finishes leading up to Motegi indicate that he is making strides in the competitive field of MotoGP racing.
