{"id":2242873,"date":"2026-11-06T17:53:01","date_gmt":"2026-11-06T14:53:01","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2026-11-06T17:53:01","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T14:53:01","slug":"fabio-di-giannantonio-tops-qatar-motogp-practice-while-missing-around-30-horsepower","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2242873","title":{"rendered":"Fabio Di Giannantonio tops Qatar MotoGP Practice while missing \u201caround 30 horsepower\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360404_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 tops Qatar MotoGP Practice while missing \u201caround 30 horsepower\u201d<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Fabio Di Giannantonio is estimated to be losing as much as 30 horsepower compared to other Ducati riders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section two-column\">\n<div class=\"col article-info\">\n<div>\n<address> Alex Whitworth <\/address>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><time datetime=\"2026-11-06T17:53:01+00:00\">06 Nov 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\/2026-11\/gng_1360404_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360404_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360404_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360404_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360404_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360404_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360404_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360404_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360404_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 topped Practice at Qatar ahead of Marc Marquez.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold &amp; Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-preferred-source\">\n<aside>\n<div class=\"preferred-source\">\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div>  Prefer Crash.Net on Google <\/div>\n<div> See our stories more often<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"button\">  Add <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Fabio Di Giannantonio\u2019s straight line speed issues could be equivalent to a deficit of \u201caround 30 horsepower\u201d to the factory Ducatis, according to Pablo Nieto.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Di Giannantonio has struggled for results of late. Yes, he\u2019s had two Sprint podiums in the second half of the season, but his last Sunday top-six was back at Silverstone.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">He spoke on Thursday at this weekend\u2019s Qatar Grand Prix about a lack of straight line speed to the tune of around 10kph compared to the factory Ducati bikes.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">This, according to VR46 Racing Team boss Nieto, would mean Di Giannantonio is missing approximately 30 horsepower.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360212_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360212_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360212_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360212_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360212_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360212_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360212_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360212_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360212_hires_1600x900.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 Qatar 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<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cWe are working a lot on that because 10kph in MotoGP is a lot,\u201d said Nieto, when speaking to the MotoGP world feed broadcast during Practice at Lusail, about Di Giannantonio\u2019s lack of straight line speed.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cWe are talking about maybe, more or less, around 30 horsepower. So, it\u2019s too much.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cWe are working on that, we are working with Ducati, we know that Ducati is taking care a lot about that situation because it\u2019s something strange.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cMaybe we are also looking at aerodynamics things, the position of the rider \u2013 can be a lot of things.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cIt\u2019s difficult to give you an answer because in this world \u2018two plus two\u2019 is not four.\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<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360357_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360357_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360357_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360357_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360357_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360357_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360357_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360357_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360357_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 MotoGP Qatar Grand Prix. Credit: Gold and Goose.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold &amp; Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cSo, we don\u2019t know why, but we are suffering a lot with the top speed.\u201d<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Qatar was the site of the MotoGP speed record until this year when it was broken by Jorge Martin at Mugello,<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read Also<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-24fc4855b6fd739cf7a6f16934258e2a1bc0b88abe42492ed3099ea2b233a521\">\n<div class=\"item-list\">\n<ul>\n<li>di Giannantonio hints at \u201cmistakes\u201d after \u201cbittersweet\u201d Qatar MotoGP lap record<\/li>\n<li>MotoGP Qatar Grand Prix: Which riders are in Q2?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">With one of the fastest straights on the calendar, Lusail could be a circuit that is especially punishing for a bike that is down on top speed.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cYes,\u201d Nieto said on this subject. \u201cIn the end it\u2019s like this. The biggest problem we have is when we put the fifth and sixth gear. All the rest, more or less, we can manage the situation, but here in the last part of the straight it\u2019s a lot.\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\">\u201cBut [it\u2019s still] Friday, still we are working, we are working with Ducati, Ducati is taking care a lot about this situation because it\u2019s really important for us and also for Ducati to understand everything.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cBut no answer. I cannot tell you exactly why.\u201d<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Although Di Giannantonio&#8217;s apparent problem should mean he suffers at Lusail, the Italian was fastest in Practice, beating Marc Marquez by 0.142 seconds.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-campaign-monitor\">\n<h2>Never miss an update.<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Stay up to speed with the latest MotoGP news and analysis, delivered straight 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>Your information will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-field-keywords block-layout-builder\">\n<h2>Tags:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Fabio di Giannantonio<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing<\/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 <span>Article<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"card card_plain\">\n<div class=\"content\"> MotoGP Qatar Grand Prix: Which riders are in Q2? <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item next\">\n<h3> Next <span>Article<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"card card_plain\">\n<div class=\"content\"> Toto Wolff takes swipe at MotoGP riders \u2018who know nothing\u2019 over Qatar standoff <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-author-block block block-configurable-views-block\">\n<div class=\"author-view grid-view js-view-dom-id-cc79ed65636aacea02cccab9101c67fd9db50de5f630bdbf4d6a57fb18b84173\">\n<div class=\"card user default\">\n<div class=\"image\"> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/pictures\/picture-alex-w.jpg?height=270&amp;format=webp 270w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/pictures\/picture-alex-w.jpg?height=180&amp;format=webp 180w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/pictures\/picture-alex-w.jpg?height=90&amp;format=webp 90w\" sizes=\"100px\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"header\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"name\">Alex Whitworth<\/div>\n<div class=\"role\">Journalist<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"desc\">\n<p>Alex joined the Crash.net team in August of 2024 having covered consumer and racing motorcycle news at Visordown for two years.<\/p>\n<\/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>Related Articles<\/h3>\n<div class=\"grid-view grid-2 js-view-dom-id-d23912082d029fb0a2ab760f50d44750587576b84590fb53c94d001a93303782\">\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> MotoGP  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Marc Marquez suffers bike issue in Qatar MotoGP Practice, Di Giannantonio fastest<\/p><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360372_hires.jpg?aspect_ratio=1:1\" alt=\"Marc Marquez, Ducati Corse, 2026 Qatar MotoGP\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> MotoGP  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>VR46 confirm Diggia&#8217;s &#8220;cannot say&#8221; missing MotoGP performance<\/p><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1358917_hires_1600x900.jpg?aspect_ratio=1:1\" alt=\"Fabio di Giannantonio, 2026 Malaysian MotoGP. \" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> MotoGP  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Fabio Di Giannantonio held back by mystery problem in Sepang MotoGP Sprint<\/p><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1358799_hires.jpg?aspect_ratio=1:1\" alt=\"Fabio Di Giannantonio, 2026 MotoGP Malaysian Grand Prix, pre-Sprint. 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to \u201cnot fair\u201d test rules<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1793976545\"> 6h ago<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1319240_hires.jpg?height=270&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 270w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1319240_hires.jpg?height=180&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 180w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1319240_hires.jpg?height=90&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 90w\" sizes=\"100px\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> MotoGP  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Aprilia provides Jorge Martin update after Qatar MotoGP practice return<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1793971168\"> 8h ago<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360118_hires.jpg?height=270&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 270w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360118_hires.jpg?height=180&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 180w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360118_hires.jpg?height=90&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 90w\" sizes=\"100px\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Fabio Di Giannantonio is estimated to be losing as much as 30 horsepower compared to other Ducati riders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Fabio Di Giannantonio\u2019s straight line speed issues could be equivalent to a deficit of \u201caround 30 horsepower\u201d to the factory Ducatis, according to Pablo Nieto.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Di Giannantonio has struggled for results of late. Yes, he\u2019s had two Sprint podiums in the second half of the season, but his last Sunday top-six was back at Silverstone.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">He spoke on Thursday at this weekend\u2019s Qatar Grand Prix about a lack of straight line speed to the tune of around 10kph compared to the factory Ducati bikes.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">This, according to VR46 Racing Team boss Nieto, would mean Di Giannantonio is missing approximately 30 horsepower.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360212_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360212_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360212_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360212_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360212_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360212_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360212_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360212_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360212_hires_1600x900.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 Qatar 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<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cWe are working a lot on that because 10kph in MotoGP is a lot,\u201d said Nieto, when speaking to the MotoGP world feed broadcast during Practice at Lusail, about Di Giannantonio\u2019s lack of straight line speed.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cWe are talking about maybe, more or less, around 30 horsepower. So, it\u2019s too much.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cWe are working on that, we are working with Ducati, we know that Ducati is taking care a lot about that situation because it\u2019s something strange.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cMaybe we are also looking at aerodynamics things, the position of the rider \u2013 can be a lot of things.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cIt\u2019s difficult to give you an answer because in this world \u2018two plus two\u2019 is not four.\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<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360357_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360357_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360357_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360357_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360357_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360357_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360357_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360357_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360357_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 MotoGP Qatar Grand Prix. Credit: Gold and Goose.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold &amp; Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cSo, we don\u2019t know why, but we are suffering a lot with the top speed.\u201d<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Qatar was the site of the MotoGP speed record until this year when it was broken by Jorge Martin at Mugello,<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read Also<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-24fc4855b6fd739cf7a6f16934258e2a1bc0b88abe42492ed3099ea2b233a521\">\n<div class=\"item-list\">\n<ul>\n<li>di Giannantonio hints at \u201cmistakes\u201d after \u201cbittersweet\u201d Qatar MotoGP lap record<\/li>\n<li>MotoGP Qatar Grand Prix: Which riders are in Q2?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">With one of the fastest straights on the calendar, Lusail could be a circuit that is especially punishing for a bike that is down on top speed.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cYes,\u201d Nieto said on this subject. \u201cIn the end it\u2019s like this. The biggest problem we have is when we put the fifth and sixth gear. All the rest, more or less, we can manage the situation, but here in the last part of the straight it\u2019s a lot.\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\">\u201cBut [it\u2019s still] Friday, still we are working, we are working with Ducati, Ducati is taking care a lot about this situation because it\u2019s really important for us and also for Ducati to understand everything.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cBut no answer. I cannot tell you exactly why.\u201d<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Although Di Giannantonio&#8217;s apparent problem should mean he suffers at Lusail, the Italian was fastest in Practice, beating Marc Marquez by 0.142 seconds.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-campaign-monitor\">\n<h2>Never miss an update.<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Stay up to speed with the latest MotoGP news and analysis, delivered straight 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>Your information will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Fabio Di Giannantonio\u2019s straight line speed issues could be equivalent to a deficit of \u201caround 30 horsepower\u201d to the factory Ducatis, according to Pablo Nieto.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Di Giannantonio has struggled for results of late. Yes, he\u2019s had two Sprint podiums in the second half of the season, but his last Sunday top-six was back at Silverstone.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">He spoke on Thursday at this weekend\u2019s Qatar Grand Prix about a lack of straight line speed to the tune of around 10kph compared to the factory Ducati bikes.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">This, according to VR46 Racing Team boss Nieto, would mean Di Giannantonio is missing approximately 30 horsepower.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360212_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360212_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360212_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360212_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360212_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360212_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360212_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360212_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360212_hires_1600x900.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 Qatar 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<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cWe are working a lot on that because 10kph in MotoGP is a lot,\u201d said Nieto, when speaking to the MotoGP world feed broadcast during Practice at Lusail, about Di Giannantonio\u2019s lack of straight line speed.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cWe are talking about maybe, more or less, around 30 horsepower. So, it\u2019s too much.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cWe are working on that, we are working with Ducati, we know that Ducati is taking care a lot about that situation because it\u2019s something strange.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cMaybe we are also looking at aerodynamics things, the position of the rider \u2013 can be a lot of things.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cIt\u2019s difficult to give you an answer because in this world \u2018two plus two\u2019 is not four.\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<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360357_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360357_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360357_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360357_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360357_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360357_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360357_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360357_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360357_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 MotoGP Qatar Grand Prix. Credit: Gold and Goose.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold &amp; Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cSo, we don\u2019t know why, but we are suffering a lot with the top speed.\u201d<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Qatar was the site of the MotoGP speed record until this year when it was broken by Jorge Martin at Mugello,<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read Also<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-24fc4855b6fd739cf7a6f16934258e2a1bc0b88abe42492ed3099ea2b233a521\">\n<div class=\"item-list\">\n<ul>\n<li>di Giannantonio hints at \u201cmistakes\u201d after \u201cbittersweet\u201d Qatar MotoGP lap record<\/li>\n<li>MotoGP Qatar Grand Prix: Which riders are in Q2?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">With one of the fastest straights on the calendar, Lusail could be a circuit that is especially punishing for a bike that is down on top speed.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cYes,\u201d Nieto said on this subject. \u201cIn the end it\u2019s like this. The biggest problem we have is when we put the fifth and sixth gear. All the rest, more or less, we can manage the situation, but here in the last part of the straight it\u2019s a lot.\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\">\u201cBut [it\u2019s still] Friday, still we are working, we are working with Ducati, Ducati is taking care a lot about this situation because it\u2019s really important for us and also for Ducati to understand everything.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cBut no answer. I cannot tell you exactly why.\u201d<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Although Di Giannantonio&#8217;s apparent problem should mean he suffers at Lusail, the Italian was fastest in Practice, beating Marc Marquez by 0.142 seconds.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-campaign-monitor\">\n<h2>Never miss an update.<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Stay up to speed with the latest MotoGP news and analysis, delivered straight 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>Your information will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;http:\/\/crash.net\/motogp\/news\/1109487\/1\/fabio-di-giannantonio-tops-qatar-motogp-practice-while-missing-around-30&#8243;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360404_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;] Fabio Di Giannantonio tops Qatar MotoGP Practice while missing \u201caround 30 horsepower\u201d Fabio Di Giannantonio is estimated to be losing as much as 30 horsepower compared to other Ducati riders. 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