Fabio Di Giannantonio stakes claim for Marquez-Level perks in Ducati renewal

Fabio Di Giannantonio is pushing Ducati for full factory support

Sky Italia reports that Di Giannantonio would be open to remaining with VR46, provided he continues to receive full factory backing. With the 2027 rule changes, every rider will begin the season on equal machinery.

But only those with official factory ties will get upgrades immediately. At present, that group is limited to Marquez, his future teammate Pedro Acosta and Fermin Aldeguer.

Aldeguer is set to move from Gresini to VR46, and Diggia is looking for guarantees of equal status within the team. He’s under contract directly with Ducati and has ridden Desmosedici bikes throughout his time in the premier class.

Moto2 prospect Daniel Holgado will step up for Gresini, but as a rookie, he’s unlikely to be a priority early on. The other spot could go to Enea Bastianini, who was released by Ducati at the end of 2024.

KTM appear to have the inside track on Fabio Di Giannantonio

His strong early-season form hasn’t gone unnoticed, with as many as four teams showing interest in the VR46 rider. KTM are said to be the most persistent, partly due to ongoing concerns about Maverick Vinales’ health.

He could also land at Tech3, regardless of whether they remain with KTM or explore a partnership with Honda.

Trackhouse have entered the picture after Ai Ogura’s move to Yamaha, who had previously been linked with Di Giannantonio themselves.

A switch to Pramac isn’t out of the question either. While they’ve long admired him, current plans reportedly focus on bringing Izan Guevara up alongside Toprak Razgatlioglu.