Fabio di Giannantonio Criticizes “Dangerous” Qualifying Tactics and Discusses Tyre Strategy at British Grand Prix

Fabio di Giannantonio criticizes "risky tactics" from slipstreaming during qualifying rounds

"Requiring a slipstream at this level – it's not good…"

Fabio di Giannantonio concurred with Pecco Bagnaia on the issue of 'towing' in MotoGP during the British Grand Prix.

The Italian rider was penalized with a long lap for going beyond the track boundaries during the sprint race. Despite this setback, he was able to secure a single point by finishing in ninth place once he completed his penalty.

In response to inquiries regarding the towing incidents during qualifying, he remarked, "Occasionally, there are quite a few risky moves made by several competitors. As MotoGP riders, we're professionals, and ideally, we should be able to hit the track and simply accelerate to the max.

I believe there's no necessity for us to engage in towing at our current level; if towing is required here, it's not a good sign. Moreover, observing younger riders in the lower categories, they manage quite well independently or by utilizing the slipstream.

He concurred with Bagnaia's remarks regarding the 'drafting' scenario:

"In MotoGP, the essence is to hit the track and give it your all, but according to Pecco, this approach is somewhat absurd. It negatively impacts the television broadcast and detracts from the overall spectacle. Frankly, the excessive maneuvers made it overly hazardous."

"I head onto the track to fulfill my responsibilities, concentrating on achieving a quick lap. However, encountering numerous riders idly lingering in the center of the track, seemingly waiting without purpose, is frustrating. We have several World Champions among us, implying that we should all be equally committed to striving for success."

He elaborated on how a minor error near Silverstone can have significant consequences:

"The circuit is incredibly quick, and although a minor error allows you to adjust your trajectory, I was clueless about when I received my initial warning for exceeding track limits. During my second infraction, I erred while attempting to surpass Alex Marquez just after turn fifteen. He was riding the edge of the kerb, and I found myself alongside him on the green, leaving no room. I immediately realized it would result in a long lap penalty."

In response to a question from Crash.net regarding his choice of front tyres for the Grand Prix, he detailed that opting for the hard front tyre could push riders to their "limit" because of the critical transition between the medium and hard tyres.

"I believe choosing the medium front tire was a smart move today. Opting for the hard front tire seemed to be pushing it too much, especially for someone leading their group alone. For me, the medium tire felt somewhat challenging while I was among the group, but performed excellently when I was on my own."

Choosing that tyre for the quick race turned out to be the correct decision. However, for tomorrow, the strategy may vary. Being part of the pack allows for the option of a hard front tyre, which could offer a benefit. Yet, if one is racing solo, it poses a significant risk, as demonstrated by Marc Marquez's experience.

"If your tire is cold, there's a risk of an accident. We'll have to observe since it's influenced by the temperature, and considering it's my debut race, I haven't noticed a significant difference between using a medium or hard front tire. The choice will ultimately hinge on the temperature conditions."

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