Di Giannantonio says Ducati top speed deficit is not his fault ahead of Qatar

Fabio Di Giannantonio says his Ducati is 10 to 12 km/h slower than the other Ducatis on the straight, and says he cannot explain the gap, adding that he has not gained any weight. He returns to Losail International Circuit in Qatar, a venue where he has previously won, and expects to be competitive.

The rider says he hopes for a weekend like any other, despite the unusual conditions created by the lights. He notes that the season finale in Valencia last year brought back-to-back podiums, and that bike development and tyre choices change from year to year, so results are hard to predict.