Fabio di Giannantonio is to become a father: happy news ahead of his move to KTM

With a hug on the beach, Fabio di Giannantonio and Jai Carol Gigli have shared some personal news with the public: the MotoGP rider and his girlfriend are expecting a baby. In the short video, which they both posted together on Instagram, Gigli walks towards the Italian and takes him in her arms. She is holding ultrasound scans in her hand. The scene is set to Christina Perri’s version of ‘You Are My Sunshine’.

Di Giannantonio addressed the caption directly to his partner. “You have become my home, my strength and my greatest love,” wrote the Italian. With her, he said, he had discovered what it truly means to love someone. After everything they’ve already been through together, their greatest shared adventure now lies ahead. He summed up the news at the end: “We’re going to be mum and dad. I love you.”

It didn’t take long for the congratulations to start pouring in. Among those commenting on the post were his MotoGP colleagues Francesco Bagnaia, Enea Bastianini and Jorge Martin, as well as the brothers Aleix and Pol Espargaro. The news also struck a chord with fans: within about a day, the post had racked up more than 54,000 likes and around 1,300 comments.

The joys of fatherhood and factory rider status: 2027 is set to be a big year

On the sporting front, 2027 will mark a first for the Italian: ‘Diggia’ is moving from VR46 to the KTM factory team, making his debut as a MotoGP factory rider. Since his promotion to the premier class, he has ridden for Ducati customer teams, first for Gresini and then for VR46.

He celebrated his first MotoGP victory in Qatar in 2023 whilst still with the Gresini team. For di Giannantonio, KTM marks his first change of manufacturer in the premier class. It coincides with the start of a new era in MotoGP: in 2027, the series will switch to 850-cm³ engines and Pirelli tyres. Pirelli will thus replace Michelin.

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