Ducati Corse has announced that it has signed a two-year agreement with Fabio Di Giannantonio, the talented young rider from Rome, to continue racing with the factory-supported VR46 Racing Team aboard an official Desmosedici GP. This news is sure to excite fans of the Italian constructor, who have been eagerly awaiting confirmation of Di Giannantonio’s future plans.
For those unfamiliar with Di Giannantonio’s impressive resume, the 25-year-old Roman rider made his MotoGP debut with the Gresini Racing team in 2022, quickly making a name for himself by scoring an exciting first pole position in the Italian Grand Prix. Despite an uphill battle in the first part of the 2023 season, Di Giannantonio persevered, eventually securing his first podium in Australia and following it up with his maiden premier-class victory in Qatar.
Di Giannantonio’s determination and raw talent caught the attention of the VR46 Racing Team, who welcomed him aboard in 2024. Now, with the backing of Ducati Corse, Di Giannantonio is poised to take his career to new heights.
“We are happy to have Fabio Di Giannantonio among our Ducati riders for the next two years,” said Luigi Dall’Igna, Ducati Corse General Manager. “Diggia has always shown great confidence in our project, and his dedication and talent have led him to grow steadily in MotoGP. We are confident that together with the VR46 Racing Team and having an official Desmosedici GP, he will have even more opportunities to bring out his full potential. Welcome officially to the Ducati family, Fabio!“
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The significance of this contract wasn’t lost on Di Giannantonio, who expressed his gratitude and pride at being part of the Ducati family for the next two years. “Being able to sign this contract was significant for me, and I am proud of it. I will be part of the Ducati family for two years and continue with my VR46 Racing Team. This represents a milestone and a significant starting point for my sporting growth. With Ducati’s support and having an official bike, we can continue to grow and achieve great things together.“
Di Giannantonio also took the opportunity to thank those who have supported him throughout his journey, including Claudio, Gigi, Mauro, and the VR46 Racing Team, who believed in him during a difficult moment. “I want to thank Ducati for its trust… So, a big thank you also to Vale, Uccio, Pablo, all the team members, and my staff because this whole journey would never have been possible without them.”
