News Summary
- Fabio Di Giannantonio is looking forward to racing at Misano, where he will compete in front of his home crowd, family and friends.
- The VR46 rider says his previous data from Misano and the lessons from Aragón will help the team prepare for the weekend.
- Di Giannantonio arrives fourth in the 2026 MotoGP standings, 48 points behind championship leader Jorge Martín.
Fabio Di Giannantonio is relishing the chance to race at home this weekend. The Italian says having his family and friends at the circuit provides extra motivation as he prepares to fight for a strong result at Misano.
Di Giannantonio was the strongest Ducati rider during the first part of the 2026 season, but has lost ground over the past three Grands Prix and slipped to fourth in the championship, 48 points behind leader Jorge Martín. The Aprilia rider remains focused on consistency as the title fight intensifies.
“We are really excited for Misano! It is our home race and we will fight as hard as possible,” Di Giannantonio said. “Racing in front of our home crowd, with family and friends here, always gives you extra motivation to do even better,” he added.
Di Giannantonio takes confidence from Misano data
The VR46 rider also believes the team’s previous experience at the circuit can provide a useful starting point. Di Giannantonio was particularly encouraged by the data collected at Misano last year, when he was competitive throughout the weekend.
“We arrive in Misano with some very good data from last year, when we were really strong. That will certainly make our work easier, but the feedback from the Aragón weekend can also be useful, even though it wasn’t easy,” he explained.
Di Giannantonio comes to Misano after a difficult Aragón weekend, where Marc Márquez completed a perfect Sprint and Grand Prix sweep and strengthened his challenge for the championship.
The result also left Di Giannantonio fourth in the standings, behind Martín, Márquez and Marco Bezzecchi as the title battle enters its decisive phase.
“We are ready and I can’t wait to race in front of our fans,” Di Giannantonio concluded.
MotoGP returns from September 11-13 for the San Marino and Rimini Riviera Grand Prix at Misano, the 14th round of the 2026 season. GRANDE PRÊMIO will follow the full weekend schedule across all World Championship categories.
FAQ
Where does Fabio Di Giannantonio stand in the 2026 MotoGP championship?
Di Giannantonio is fourth in the 2026 MotoGP standings, 48 points behind championship leader Jorge Martín.
Why is Misano special for Fabio Di Giannantonio?
Misano is Di Giannantonio’s home race. He will compete in front of his family, friends and Italian fans, which he says provides extra motivation to perform at his best.
When is the 2026 San Marino MotoGP Grand Prix?
The San Marino and Rimini Riviera Grand Prix takes place from September 11-13 at Misano. It is the 14th round of the 2026 MotoGP season.
