Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team’s Fabio Di Giannantonio Returned to Winning Ways

Fabio Di Giannantonio (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) returned to winning ways on Sunday, May 17, securing his first GP win since 2023 – and his first in VR46 colours. It concluded the Barcelona weekend at the Monster Energy Grand Prix of Catalunya, where Fermin Aldeguer (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) completed his injury comeback, returning to the podium. Meanwhile, Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) claimed the final spot on the podium following post-race penalties.

Fabio Di Giannantonio stood on the top step of the podium on Sunday, clinching his first win since the 2023 Qatar GP. The Italian had a tough day, initially being involved in the Lap 12 incident on the first start before unlocking a new pace on the second restart. His official winning margin sat at 1.466s, collecting a further 25 points and reflecting on the day’s action – both from a competition and a human perspective.

Di Giannantonio: “It’s been a good day at the end, not for the performances but just knowing that everybody is more or less OK. That’s great news, I think, for our sport because we know that our sport is amazing. We gave a great show, but we are also humans. Seeing these things on track is not always good.

“We’ve been showing great speed all weekend long. I just made a mistake in quali, but apart from that, I think our speed was incredible. Once I started this race, I knew that I had a chance. I really wanted to not ruin it and use it. In the end, we go home with a great win. Our first win with the team together. I really want to dedicate it to them because they have done an amazing job getting us here. Also, to thank them for showing me love when everybody was giving back. I don’t forget that. For sure, this win is for them and Vale.”

credit:  MotoGP