After Ducati’s record-equalling streak of 22 consecutive grand prix wins was halted at Le Mans, the Italian team faced another defeat at the British MotoGP. The absence of Fabio Quartararo from the podium due to a retirement opened the door for Marc Marquez to claim third place, trailing behind Marco Bezzecchi and Johann Zarco.
The race was not without drama as Marc Marquez and his brother Alex both suffered crashes during the initial start, only to be given a second chance after red flags were raised. Ultimately, Marc clinched third place, narrowly edging out Franco Morbidelli and Alex, finishing 5.9 seconds behind the leader.
Further down the grid, Fermin Aldeguer and Fabio di Giannantonio secured ninth and tenth places respectively, with Francesco Bagnaia crashing out. Di Giannantonio acknowledged that the Ducati team had faced numerous challenges during the unpredictable race, describing it as a day where they were constantly on the defensive.
The Italian rider pointed out the strengths of other teams at Silverstone, noting Aprilia’s impressive performance and Quartararo’s strategic tire choice. Di Giannantonio lamented his own struggles with braking issues during the Grand Prix, which hindered his ability to compete for a podium finish.
Despite the setbacks, Di Giannantonio remained optimistic about Ducati’s future prospects, emphasizing that the team would regroup and come back stronger for the next race. He dismissed suggestions that Ducati’s competitive edge was waning, attributing their challenges at Silverstone to a combination of factors such as track conditions and tire selections.
Di Giannantonio also highlighted the improvements made to his GP25’s setup, expressing confidence that the enhancements would benefit their performance in future races, including the upcoming event in Aragon.
While the British MotoGP presented its share of obstacles for Ducati, Di Giannantonio’s focus on progress and resilience underscored the team’s determination to bounce back from adversity. As the MotoGP season unfolds, the competitive landscape continues to evolve, with each race offering new challenges and opportunities for teams to showcase their skills and adaptability.
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