Di Giannantonio: Following the ‘Race of Champions’, it’s now on to the Sachsenring

VR46-Ducati ace Fabio Di Giannantonio has a packed schedule ahead of the MotoGP summer break. After the Assen GP, the Italian travelled to Misano to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the iconic brand at World Ducati Week (WDW) last weekend. He also took part in the ‘Race of Champions’. Riding a Panigale V4 S, he finished eighth – Superbike ace Nicolo Bulega took the win.

On Monday this week, the deal with the KTM works team was officially announced. ‘Digga’ will be racing on an RC16 from 2027. And this coming weekend, the German Grand Prix takes place at the Sachsenring – the last Grand Prix before the summer break.

Di Giannantonio heads to Germany in third place in the World Championship standings. Given the consistency the Roman rider has shown this season, he is among the favourites for a top finish at the Sachsenring too. On the tight circuit, where his best result to date has been fourth place – both in 2021 in Moto2 and last year in the Sprint – the VR46 rider is keen to continue picking up vital points for the championship.

“After an intense weekend at Misano for World Ducati Week, we’re back in the thick of things. Those were days full of energy, and we’re arriving at the Sachsenring fully prepared: I like this circuit, and I’m looking forward to racing there again,” said Di Giannantonio, looking ahead. “Last year we set the lap record in free practice, and this year too we’ll be aiming to put in a strong performance. We know who our main rivals are, but we’re right up there and will be working to compete at the very front. We’re heading to Germany in third place in the championship – that’s a great starting position, and we’re certainly in a privileged position. But there are still plenty of races to go, and our aim is to stay on this course, remain focused and keep both feet firmly on the ground.”

After the German Grand Prix, the MotoGP stars will head into the summer break. The season then resumes from 7 to 9 August with the British Grand Prix at Silverstone.