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Fabio Di Giannantonio explained his reasons for giving up his factory-supported VR46 Ducati contract to join KTM's works team in 2027. The deciding factor was the ability to have the bike developed around his own riding style. His new teammate will be Alex Marquez.
'I want to be the one leading development' - that one line gave me chills. Choosing to build a machine with your own hands over riding one that's already strong. Being able to tune everything, from corner entry all the way to exit, to match your own feel - that's the ultimate temptation for a rider. Leaping out while still acknowledging the debt he owes - that resolve is what makes this good.
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Being able to build the bike around your own riding style — that reason really resonates with riders.
Makes sense — at Ducati it's harder to keep control over your own development.
I'm rooting for Diggia, hope he can turn things around at KTM.
His teammate Alex Marquez is Marc Marquez's younger brother, right?
Ditching a winning Ducati for KTM feels like a real risk, honestly.
KTM's still trailing Ducati, so this is a gamble.
Turning down a VR46 factory Ducati seat for KTM — that's a bold move.
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