{"id":1965018,"date":"2026-05-31T15:39:45","date_gmt":"2026-05-31T12:39:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1965018"},"modified":"2026-05-31T15:39:45","modified_gmt":"2026-05-31T12:39:45","slug":"fabio-di-giannantonio-explains-near-miss-that-cost-him-potential-mugello-motogp-win","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1965018","title":{"rendered":"Fabio di Giannantonio explains near-miss that cost him potential Mugello MotoGP win"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1320284_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;]<\/p>\n<article>\n<header id=\"lbs-article\" class=\"article header article-header section layout layout--article-header\">\n<div class=\"col headline\">\n<div>\n<h1>Fabio di Giannantonio explains near-miss that cost him potential Mugello MotoGP win<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Fabio di Giannantonio lost a potential home win at the Italian MotoGP after being caught up in a lap-one incident.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section two-column\">\n<div class=\"col article-info\">\n<div>\n<address> Robert Jones <\/address>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><time datetime=\"2026-05-31T16:39:45+01:00\">31 May 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col article-actions\">\n<div class=\"block block-better-social-sharing-buttons block-social-sharing-buttons-block\">\n<div class=\"social-sharing-buttons\"><span class=\"ssb-title\"> Share<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div id=\"lbs-content\" class=\"content wide-two-column-sticky section layout layout--wide-two-column-sticky\">\n<div class=\"col first-column\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1320284_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1320284_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1320284_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1320284_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1320284_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1320284_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1320284_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1320284_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1320284_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Fabio di Giannantonio, 2026 Italian MotoGP.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-preferred-source\">\n<div class=\"preferred-source-cta\">  Add as a preferred source <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">VR46 Ducati rider Fabio di Giannantonio lost five places at the start of the Mugello MotoGP, after nearly colliding with two other riders.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Di Giannantonio made a solid start from seventh on the grid, however, the Italian admitted post-race that he momentarily had to close the throttle on the approach to turn one.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The two-time MotoGP race winner said there was contact between Fermin Aldeguer and a KTM, but based on television replays, it looks as though it might have been the LCR Honda of Diogo Moreira.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1319303_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1319303_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1319303_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1319303_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1319303_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1319303_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1319303_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1319303_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1319303_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Fabio di Giannantonio, 2026 Italian MotoGP.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The near-miss meant that di Giannantonio dropped to 12th, putting an end to any hope of winning the race, which he believed was possible.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cThe start itself was good. Also on the data [it said] the start was good. But then up the hill I got in the middle of Aldeguer and a KTM,\u201d said di Giannantonio.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cI don\u2019t know which rider it was, but I was in the middle of two riders colliding, so I had to close the throttle for a moment.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-5fdfff87fd1f597ef1e5bc3d6e545adb31980b69eb1a5de7af51dbe6dc26c527\">  Pecco Bagnaia talks last-turn Ogura showdown, dash confusion at Mugello MotoGP   Marc Marquez discovers \u201cnew feeling\u201d during intense Mugello MotoGP battle <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cThat is where we lost the chance to win and most of the chances for the podium.\u201d<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Although di Giannantonio was able to work his way through the pack to eventually finish fifth, the Barcelona race winner struggled with keeping the front tyre in a good operating window.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1320294_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1320294_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1320294_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1320294_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1320294_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1320294_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1320294_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1320294_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1320294_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Fabio di Giannantonio, Marc Marquez, 2026 Italian MotoGP.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-f452fa7200d865cca5768d4be31028bfeb3aace1f1b4c855a8ccb67bebd2d534\">  Mugello: New 2026 MotoGP World Championship standings after penalties   Marco Bezzecchi wins Mugello MotoGP as Aprilia delivers knock-out blow to Ducati <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cI struggled all race long with the front to keep it in a comfortable spot,\u201d added di Giannantonio.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cOvertaking riders, finding the right place to attack, was absolutely not easy, and also managing the rear.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cIt was a pity that the race ended at 23 laps. Maybe with one or two laps more I could have tried to reach the podium. But it is what it is.\u201d<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Di Giannantonio was one of four riders involved in a tight battle for P4 heading into the closing stages, which was costing them time in their hopes of catching a fading Francesco Bagnaia for the podium.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Speaking about the tussle with Marc Marquez, Pedro Acosta and Ai Ogura, di Giannantonio said: \u201cI think I was a little faster. Maybe Ai, too. But with the hot air it was really difficult to put in a decent pace.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cWe were really slow battling together. It was fun to watch from behind but also I wanted to catch [the guys] in front.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our MotoGP Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest MotoGP news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2>In this article<\/h2>\n<div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">MotoGP<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Mugello Circuit<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Fabio di Giannantonio<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Marc Marquez<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Pedro Acosta<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Ai Ogura<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Francesco Bagnaia<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-next-prev\">\n<div class=\"next-prev-pager contextual-region\">\n<div class=\"items\">\n<div class=\"item prev\">\n<h3>  Previous<\/h3>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\"> Marco Bezzecchi \u201cdidn\u2019t panic\u201d after Bagnaia \u201crocket\u201d, \u201cfelt the pressure\u201d for Mugello MotoGP win<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1320088_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1320088_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1320088_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1320088_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1320088_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1320088_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1320088_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1320088_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1320088_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"views-element-container block block-views-blockrelated-content-related-content-block\">\n<h3>More News<\/h3>\n<div class=\"grid-view grid-2 js-view-dom-id-9eaa760d9dbaf79cf7a32f731b461863ae164119098c8d4f2822616f3017676c\">\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> MotoGP  Results <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Italian MotoGP, Mugello &#8211; 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list after Mugello<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1780149363\"> 30\/05\/26<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1319087_hires_1600x900.jpg?aspect_ratio=1:1\" alt=\"Raul Fernandez, 2026 Italian MotoGP Sprint.\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col second-column\">\n<div class=\"sticky\">\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our MotoGP Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info\">\n<p>Get the latest MotoGP news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Fabio di Giannantonio lost a potential home win at the Italian MotoGP after being caught up in a lap-one incident.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">VR46 Ducati rider Fabio di Giannantonio lost five places at the start of the Mugello MotoGP, after nearly colliding with two other riders.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Di Giannantonio made a solid start from seventh on the grid, however, the Italian admitted post-race that he momentarily had to close the throttle on the approach to turn one.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The two-time MotoGP race winner said there was contact between Fermin Aldeguer and a KTM, but based on television replays, it looks as though it might have been the LCR Honda of Diogo Moreira.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1319303_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1319303_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1319303_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1319303_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1319303_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1319303_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1319303_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1319303_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1319303_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Fabio di Giannantonio, 2026 Italian MotoGP.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The near-miss meant that di Giannantonio dropped to 12th, putting an end to any hope of winning the race, which he believed was possible.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cThe start itself was good. Also on the data [it said] the start was good. But then up the hill I got in the middle of Aldeguer and a KTM,\u201d said di Giannantonio.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cI don\u2019t know which rider it was, but I was in the middle of two riders colliding, so I had to close the throttle for a moment.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-5fdfff87fd1f597ef1e5bc3d6e545adb31980b69eb1a5de7af51dbe6dc26c527\">  Pecco Bagnaia talks last-turn Ogura showdown, dash confusion at Mugello MotoGP   Marc Marquez discovers \u201cnew feeling\u201d during intense Mugello MotoGP battle <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cThat is where we lost the chance to win and most of the chances for the podium.\u201d<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Although di Giannantonio was able to work his way through the pack to eventually finish fifth, the Barcelona race winner struggled with keeping the front tyre in a good operating window.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1320294_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1320294_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1320294_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1320294_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1320294_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1320294_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1320294_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1320294_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1320294_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Fabio di Giannantonio, Marc Marquez, 2026 Italian MotoGP.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-f452fa7200d865cca5768d4be31028bfeb3aace1f1b4c855a8ccb67bebd2d534\">  Mugello: New 2026 MotoGP World Championship standings after penalties   Marco Bezzecchi wins Mugello MotoGP as Aprilia delivers knock-out blow to Ducati <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cI struggled all race long with the front to keep it in a comfortable spot,\u201d added di Giannantonio.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cOvertaking riders, finding the right place to attack, was absolutely not easy, and also managing the rear.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cIt was a pity that the race ended at 23 laps. Maybe with one or two laps more I could have tried to reach the podium. But it is what it is.\u201d<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Di Giannantonio was one of four riders involved in a tight battle for P4 heading into the closing stages, which was costing them time in their hopes of catching a fading Francesco Bagnaia for the podium.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Speaking about the tussle with Marc Marquez, Pedro Acosta and Ai Ogura, di Giannantonio said: \u201cI think I was a little faster. Maybe Ai, too. But with the hot air it was really difficult to put in a decent pace.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cWe were really slow battling together. It was fun to watch from behind but also I wanted to catch [the guys] in front.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our MotoGP Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest MotoGP news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">VR46 Ducati rider Fabio di Giannantonio lost five places at the start of the Mugello MotoGP, after nearly colliding with two other riders.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Di Giannantonio made a solid start from seventh on the grid, however, the Italian admitted post-race that he momentarily had to close the throttle on the approach to turn one.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The two-time MotoGP race winner said there was contact between Fermin Aldeguer and a KTM, but based on television replays, it looks as though it might have been the LCR Honda of Diogo Moreira.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1319303_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1319303_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1319303_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1319303_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1319303_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1319303_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1319303_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1319303_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1319303_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Fabio di Giannantonio, 2026 Italian MotoGP.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The near-miss meant that di Giannantonio dropped to 12th, putting an end to any hope of winning the race, which he believed was possible.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cThe start itself was good. Also on the data [it said] the start was good. But then up the hill I got in the middle of Aldeguer and a KTM,\u201d said di Giannantonio.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cI don\u2019t know which rider it was, but I was in the middle of two riders colliding, so I had to close the throttle for a moment.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-5fdfff87fd1f597ef1e5bc3d6e545adb31980b69eb1a5de7af51dbe6dc26c527\">  Pecco Bagnaia talks last-turn Ogura showdown, dash confusion at Mugello MotoGP   Marc Marquez discovers \u201cnew feeling\u201d during intense Mugello MotoGP battle <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cThat is where we lost the chance to win and most of the chances for the podium.\u201d<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Although di Giannantonio was able to work his way through the pack to eventually finish fifth, the Barcelona race winner struggled with keeping the front tyre in a good operating window.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1320294_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1320294_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1320294_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1320294_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1320294_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1320294_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1320294_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1320294_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1320294_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Fabio di Giannantonio, Marc Marquez, 2026 Italian MotoGP.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-f452fa7200d865cca5768d4be31028bfeb3aace1f1b4c855a8ccb67bebd2d534\">  Mugello: New 2026 MotoGP World Championship standings after penalties   Marco Bezzecchi wins Mugello MotoGP as Aprilia delivers knock-out blow to Ducati <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cI struggled all race long with the front to keep it in a comfortable spot,\u201d added di Giannantonio.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cOvertaking riders, finding the right place to attack, was absolutely not easy, and also managing the rear.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cIt was a pity that the race ended at 23 laps. Maybe with one or two laps more I could have tried to reach the podium. But it is what it is.\u201d<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Di Giannantonio was one of four riders involved in a tight battle for P4 heading into the closing stages, which was costing them time in their hopes of catching a fading Francesco Bagnaia for the podium.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Speaking about the tussle with Marc Marquez, Pedro Acosta and Ai Ogura, di Giannantonio said: \u201cI think I was a little faster. Maybe Ai, too. But with the hot air it was really difficult to put in a decent pace.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cWe were really slow battling together. It was fun to watch from behind but also I wanted to catch [the guys] in front.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our MotoGP Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest MotoGP news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;http:\/\/crash.net\/motogp\/news\/1096676\/1\/fabio-di-giannantinio-explains-near-miss-cost-him-potential-mugello-motogp&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1320284_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;] Fabio di Giannantonio explains near-miss that cost him potential Mugello MotoGP win Fabio di Giannantonio lost a potential home win at the Italian MotoGP after being caught up in a lap-one incident. 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