Home taste for Bezzecchi, P7 after first day
#SanMarinoGP- 06th September 2024

At San Marino GP, the rider of the Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team gained the access to the Q2. Still recovering from the injury, Fabio Di Giannantonio finished in P16

Misano Adriatico (Italy), September 6th 2024 - Marco Bezzecchi immediately among the fastest at San Marino GP which takes place this weekend in Misano. The rider of the Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team takes the pace of the leading group and finishes in seventh place. Uphill Friday for Fabio Di Giannantonio out of the Top10 by 4 tenths.

At ease on the Ducati Desmosedici GP and capable of an excellent final 1.31.229, Marco achieves the direct access to tomorrow's Q2 (11.15 am) with a gap of half a second from the leader of the day (Bagnaia, 1.30.685).

One second of gap instead for Fabio - 1.31.779 in the afternoon - who is still struggling with shoulder. 16th at the end of the sessions, he will try to get closer to the fastest riders in view of the Sprint (tomorrow, 3.00 pm).

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Marco Bezzecchi - 72

A very positive day: I got off to a good start in the first session, despite the position. The sensations were very good and this gave me even more motivation for the afternoon. I'm happy, we'll continue to work to get into the first two rows tomorrow. Compared to Aragon, I feel better here in terms of grip. Everything is much more balanced between the front and the rear and I’m struggling less. We need a step at the end of the corners, but I'm satisfied and motivated to do well. The crowd really gave me an extra gear.

Fabio Di Giannantonio - 49

Today was perhaps the worst day since I crashed in Austria. We went out on the track trying to use less painkillers, but it's not the time yet. I was struggling a lot. It was a complicated Friday, I tried many things, but we haven't taken a clear path yet. There's a lot of grip and confidence missing on the front and this makes me lose confidence in my strong points. Let's continue to work, make the most of the home crowd and take a step tomorrow for the Sprint.