Fabio Di Giannantonio says that throughout the 2025 MotoGP season, he is still developing his skills because his current results do not yet reflect his full capabilities. The Italian rider, now competing with a factory contract at VR46 Racing Team, feels there is more to come in his performance and outcomes.
Mixed Results Highlight a Year of Growth
So far in 2025, Di Giannantonio has reached the podium twice, with notable finishes at the Grand Prix of the Americas and the Silverstone Sprint. His sole MotoGP victory remains the 2023 Qatar Grand Prix. Alongside those podium appearances, he has recorded a few top-five placements, including two fifth-place results in Argentina and another in the Spanish Grand Prix. However, this inconsistency leaves the rider confident that improvement is still possible.
Recognizing His Untapped Potential
Di Giannantonio openly acknowledges his belief in his own ability, sharing a strong sense that his current results have yet to match his actual level of performance. He described his situation in a recent interview, saying,
“I don’t want to be arrogant saying this, but I know my potential, I know what I can do,”
—Fabio Di Giannantonio, MotoGP Rider
He added,
“Let’s say that I wanted to be a little more complete at this point in the season, but for many reasons we are still building the ‘Optimus Fabio’ – like Transformers.”
—Fabio Di Giannantonio, MotoGP Rider
Transitioning to a Factory Team Brings New Opportunities
2025 marks Di Giannantonio’s first year riding with a factory contract, a milestone that provides him with enhanced resources and support. Working closely with Gigi Dall’Igna, Ducati Corse’s General Manager, and the broader Ducati staff, the rider feels equipped with the necessary tools to compete for victories. He emphasized the difference this backing makes, stating,
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“I think the factory package is different,”
—Fabio Di Giannantonio, MotoGP Rider
“Now I have the tools to try to win. Working closely with Gigi [Dall’Igna, Ducati Corse General Manager] and other Ducati staff, it’s different for sure. It’s good and it’s what you need to win in MotoGP now, you need this kind of support and this team around to perform a win,”
he continued.
He also spoke about the motivation derived from the team effort, observing,
“I grew up with my father saying ‘We are the result of the five people that you are most with,’ and it’s true, at the end, because if you are in a garage where everyone is giving 120 per cent, you give it, too. It’s like this.”
—Fabio Di Giannantonio, MotoGP Rider
Overcoming Setbacks From Injuries in the Off-Season
Di Giannantonio’s progress has been somewhat hampered by injury challenges. He dealt with one injury from the previous summer and another sustained on the first day of preseason testing in February. These physical setbacks tested his mental resilience, especially amid high expectations associated with his new factory status.
Reflecting on this difficult period, he explained,
“It’s been kind of a rollercoaster because I trained so much, I did so much work this winter to recover from the injury of last year and we were so ready for the first test,”
—Fabio Di Giannantonio, MotoGP Rider
“Then we got another injury, so we had to start from zero again.”
He added,
“It’s been tough, especially mentally, because for sure when you arrive in that point when you have to perform, when you have the factory bike with the factory support, and you have to give a lot of information and develop the bike but you’re not 100 per cent, it’s tough.”
—Fabio Di Giannantonio, MotoGP Rider
Current Standings and Outlook for the Season
Heading into the Italian Grand Prix, Di Giannantonio holds fifth place in the MotoGP riders’ championship standings, trailing his teammate Franco Morbidelli by 16 points after eight rounds. As he continues to build experience and overcome challenges, both his team and fans remain hopeful that his Fabio Di Giannantonio MotoGP 2025 performance potential will soon fully materialize.
With improved physical condition and ongoing collaboration with Ducati’s factoryteam, the coming races offer opportunities for Di Giannantonio to transform consistent effort into stronger results that match his true skill level.
