Di Giannantonio highlights rider impact in MotoGP season battle
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 8:53 AM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
Fabio Di Giannantonio from VR46 shared his perspective on the ongoing MotoGP contest between Aprilia and Ducati on September 17, 2026. He argued that riders are having a more significant influence than the characteristics of the tracks themselves. Currently, the competition sees the Aprilia RS-GP excelling in fast corners, while the Ducati GP26 performs better in stop-and-go situations. The championship has shown varying dynamics between these two Italian manufacturers throughout the season.
- •Di Giannantonio believes riders matter more than track conditions.
- •Aprilia RS-GP shows strength in fast corners.
- •Ducati GP26 excels in stop-and-go scenarios.
- •Current championship showcases battle between Aprilia and Ducati.
- •Comments made during ongoing 2026 MotoGP season.
- 8:53 AMAutosport — Marquez "silencing" theory on 'Aprilia or Ducati tracks' - di Giannantonio
- 8:41 AMMotorsport.com — Fabio Di Giannantonio rejects “Aprilia or Ducati tracks” theory: “Marc Marquez is silencing everyone”
- 8:41 AMYahoo Sports — Fabio Di Giannantonio rejects “Aprilia or Ducati tracks” theory: “Marc Marquez is silencing everyone”
"VR46’s Fabio Di Giannantonio believes the riders are ultimately making a bigger difference than track characteristics in the battle between Ducati and Aprilia in the 2026 MotoGP season. The current championship has ebbed and flowed between MotoGP’s two Italian manufacturers, with the Aprilia RS-GP stronger in fast-and-flowing corners and the Ducati GP26 performing better at stop-and-go ...Keep reading
"VR46’s Fabio Di Giannantonio believes the riders are ultimately making a bigger difference than track characteristics in the battle between Ducati and Aprilia in the 2026 MotoGP season. The current championship has ebbed and flowed between MotoGP’s two Italian manufacturers, with the Aprilia RS-GP stronger in fast-and-flowing corners and the Ducati GP26 performing better at stop-and-go ...Keep reading
"Marquez has 'silenced' the theory about ‘Aprilia or Ducati tracks’ in MotoGP, believes di Giannantonio
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External links- AutosportSep 17, 2026, 8:53 AMMarquez "silencing" theory on 'Aprilia or Ducati tracks' - di Giannantonio
VR46’s Fabio Di Giannantonio believes the riders are ultimately making a bigger difference than track characteristics in the battle between Ducati and Aprilia in the 2026 MotoGP season. The current championship has ebbed and flowed between MotoGP’s two Italian manufacturers, with the Aprilia RS-GP stronger in fast-and-flowing corners and the Ducati GP26 performing better at stop-and-go ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comSep 17, 2026, 8:41 AMFabio Di Giannantonio rejects “Aprilia or Ducati tracks” theory: “Marc Marquez is silencing everyone”
VR46’s Fabio Di Giannantonio believes the riders are ultimately making a bigger difference than track characteristics in the battle between Ducati and Aprilia in the 2026 MotoGP season. The current championship has ebbed and flowed between MotoGP’s two Italian manufacturers, with the Aprilia RS-GP stronger in fast-and-flowing corners and the Ducati GP26 performing better at stop-and-go ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 8:41 AMFabio Di Giannantonio rejects “Aprilia or Ducati tracks” theory: “Marc Marquez is silencing everyone”
Marquez has 'silenced' the theory about ‘Aprilia or Ducati tracks’ in MotoGP, believes di Giannantonio
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