Fabio Di Giannantonio on Phillip Island: “The circuit is incredible!”

In Indonesia, Fabio Di Giannantonio made it back onto the podium for the first time in a long while. Third place in the Sprint was the reward for the VR46 rider for all the hard work he and his team had put in over the past few weeks. Things didn’t go quite as well in the Grand Prix, where he finished eighth, but an upward trend is nevertheless evident.

In the overall standings, Di Giannantonio sits in sixth place with five races remaining this season. He is now 110 points behind championship leader Jorge Martin (Aprilia), but is just 14 points adrift of fourth place, currently occupied by Trackhouse rider Ai Ogura.

Di Giannantonio secured his first MotoGP podium at Phillip Island

The action continues this weekend with the Australian Grand Prix. Phillip Island is one of ‘Diggia’s’ favourite circuits. In 2018, he finished second in the Moto3 class there, and in 2023 he secured his first MotoGP podium there. Di Giannantonio was also on the podium in Australia in 2025 – he finished second in Sunday’s main race.

“I have a special connection to the Phillip Island circuit. Overall, it’s a unique weekend on the calendar, because the atmosphere is different from the other races and brings the team even closer together off the track,” said the Roman, looking ahead. “The track itself is incredible and really gives me a boost. I’ve had some great moments there. For this final race, we’ll take the pace and all the positives from last weekend with us. I’m confident, and we won’t give up!”

This year marks the last time the Australian Grand Prix will be held at Phillip Island. In November 2027, the event will make its debut in Adelaide.

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