Category: Moto GP

1. ENEA CRASHES OUT WHILE AT HIS BEST, DIGGIA AGAIN IN THE POINTS

   Posted on 12:00pm Monday 30th May 2022

   Enea Bastianini’s comeback drew to a close with ten laps to go as the Italian rider lost the front-end of his Ducati machine at turn four and found himself – uninjured – in the gravel. This is quite a disappointing result as the #23, who was the only rider with a soft rear tyre, was able to recover six places after what was surely not the best start to the encounter. Today’s DNF has a big impact in his championship situation, but with Montmeló around the corner there will be a chance to make amends.
    
   Fabio Di Giannantonio’s result has a completely different taste, as the MotoGP rookie was starting from pole position in this year’s #ItalianGP. The #49 of Team Gresini Racing MotoGP was able to hold the pressure in the early stages and stay towards the front. He was eleventh at the finish line, his so-far best result in the premier class as he adds more points to his tally after the ones scored in Le Mans.

   DNF ENEA BASTIANINI #23 (3^rd in the championship standings with 94 points)
   “It’s a shame: we had a great pace, and I was fast. Unfortunately, I got sucked into by Aleix’s slipstream and got a bit too quick into turn four, and that led to my front-end tuck. With clear track ahead I was really fast, while it’s always hard in the slipstream at Mugello. 
    
   11^th - FABIO DI GIANNANTONIO #49 (20^th in the championship standings with 8 points)
   “First of all, it’s great to start on pole at Mugello and lead on the opening lap. That and the Mugello crowed were really impactful on this experience. Too bad for the race, as I think a faulty tyre made things a bit more difficult. I never found the same feeling I had throughout the weekend and I struggled in keeping the bike stable. We could have stayed in the second group and battle for 7^th/8^th place, but we still made another step forward.”

2. SENSATIONAL DIGGIA TAKES POLE IN MUGELLO

   Posted on 12:00pm Sunday 29th May 2022

   #ItalianGP qualifying. Team Gresini MotoGP does not cease to surprise by claiming the second pole position of the season today at Mugello. This time, however, it is Fabio Di Giannantonio the one taking centre stage: the Italian rider, who has always done incredibly well around the Tuscan hills, was supremely fast both in Q1 and Q2, and at the last attempt before the qualifying chequered flag, he logged a truly incredible lap-time. The Rome-born rider will have clear track ahead when lining up on the #ItalianGP grid tomorrow.
    
   Enea Bastianini also put together a good performance, as the three-time MotoGP race winner was seeded directly into Q2 despite two crashes. The #23 well managed the tricky conditions of the track and secured an encouraging 10^th place ahead of tomorrow’s race. His main rivals for the title are not too far away (6^th and 7^th).

   POLE - FABIO DI GIANNANTONIO #49 (1’46.156)
   “I knew I could do well because I really love this track and I wanted to score a good result here. We have been working well in every session so far – FP1 aside. I was expecting to do a good job, but surely not to take pole position. We did a crazy Q1 and an incredible Q2. I was laser focused, I wasn’t even seeing the drops of rain and in the end this moment of joy came. I would like to dedicate this achievement to everyone who has been supporting me!”
    
   10^th - ENEA BASTIANINI #23 (1’46.679)
   “We’ll be a bit behind on the grid, but we worked well and I’m quite happy with my race pace. The two crashes surely didn’t help, and track conditions in qualifying were really challenging. I would like to congratulate Fabio because he really did some great laps: I will look at his data today, too, to understand where we can improve. Surely we miss something on corner entry in the third sector, but we’ll be part of the game tomorrow – and we need a good start to the race.”

3. MUGELLO AT LAST!

   Posted on 12:00pm Thursday 26th May 2022

   APRILIA RACING ARRIVES AT THE ROUND ITALIAN FANS HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR AS A PROTAGONIST

   ALEIX IS SECOND IN THE CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS FOUR POINTS BEHIND THE LEADER AND MAVERICK IS READY TO BE PUT TO THE TEST ON ONE OF THE MOST SPECTACULAR TRACKS

   APRILIA RACING, FIRST IN THE TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS, ALSO TAKES THE THIRD RS-GP ON THE TRACK WITH WILD CARD LORENZO SAVADORI

   MotoGP 2022’s arrival in Italy coincides with the most exciting time in Aprilia’s history in the World Championship GP Motorcycle Racing premier class. An Aleix in a state of grace, with the outstanding support of the new RS-GP, is headed to Mugello as a great protagonist in the championship where he is lying second, just four points behind the leader, and with the further motivation of what feels like a “home” race.

   The weekend on the extraordinary Tuscan track will be Maverick Viñales’ chance to continue his work getting comfortable on the bike, the results of which are beginning to shine through, as is the potential of the Italian-Spanish duo.

   Completing the trident will be Lorenzo Savadori who, thanks to his third wild-card appearance of the season, will be taking the third RS-GP onto the track. It will be yet another extremely important moment in the growth of Aprilia’s MotoGP project, thanks to the testing in the race of new development solutions. Thanks in part to this work, all three riders will benefit from a range of technical upgrades, a tangible sign of the great effort the Veneto-based racing department continues to bring to the table.

   ALEIX ESPARGARÓ
   "In the next two weeks, I’ll have... the two home races! In fact, Mugello and Barcelona represent my two families and that is why these rounds have a particular flavour to them. We have demonstrated that we are fast and that is no exaggeration, but consistency is also what will make the difference this year. There are a lot of strong riders, bikes that are hard to stay ahead of, and every result is the fruit of practically perfect labour. We need to keep it up."

   MAVERICK VIÑALES
   "With hard work, we are constantly finding the answers we are seeking, even if it isn’t easy. We are all battling at an extraordinary level where the devil is in the details and adapting to a new bike and a new team is no simple thing. But I have faith. The potential of the RS-GP is clear and in some situations I am able to exploit it, whereas we still need to work out a few phases of the weekend to take a definitive step forward."

   LORENZO SAVADORI
   "Racing in Mugello, a magnificent track, with the support of the fans, will be a great thrill. We’ll continue our work on an experimental bike with the goal of helping Aleix and Maverick in this extremely demanding championship. My wild cards are complementary to the tests. Non-stop development is necessary because we are fast but the competition won’t let us relax!"

4. TEAM GRESINI JOINS MOTOGP eSPORTS WITH TATEEGO

   Posted on 12:55pm Tuesday 24th May 2022

   This year, it will not only be about asphalt and rubber for Team Gresini, as the Faenza-based squad officially enters the eSports MotoGP World Championship, an ever-growing ‘reality’ in the last few years. With the goal of further strengthening the already tight bond between the company and the country of Indonesia, the Gresini Racing management has put their faith in Charles Armando Williams Hebingadil, also known as TateeGO, a 23-year-old from Manado City, North Sulawesi.
   
   With the support of a whole nation, TateeGO will tackle five eSports challenges in this year 2022, which starts from Mugello this weekend (Friday 27th). Of five events, two will be on-site including the opening one in Tuscany.
   
   TateeGO begins his world championship journey with an interesting fact. His #46, which will be retired this weekend in the ‘real’ world, will continue to be displayed in the virtual one courtesy of the young Indonesian. The decision on the number has come into place after the agreement with the Indonesian Ministry of Tourism: the 46 is indeed the identification code of this institution.

   CHARLES ARMANDO WILLIAMS HEBINGADIL aka - TATEEGO #46
   “To be honest I was very happy when I was contacted by the team: Because I am a Gresini racing fan and because we all know there are many Indonesian sponsors tied to it. This will be an amazing experience for me of course, I really hope that in the future I will still be here, and I also want to thank the Gresini Racing Team for choosing me to be the team's esports racer”.
    
   SANDIAGA UNO – MINISTER OF TOURISM & CREATIVE ECONOMY OF INDONESIA
   It is a pleasure to see a talented young man from Indonesia named TateeGO (Charles) representing the nation in the 2022 MotoGP™ï¸ eSport Championship. TateeGO hails from Manado, North Sulawesi, one of Indonesia's best tourism destination. Through the slogan “Wonderful Indonesia”, the world will not only know about Indonesia's tourism but also the great potentials of Indonesia's thriving eSports industry. Good luck and best wishes to TateeGO (Charles), do your best and we fully support you in the 2022 MotoGP™ï¸ eSport Championship! Ayo Bikin Bangga Indonesia!
    
   CARLO MERLINI – DIRETTORE COMMERCIALE E MARKETING GRESINI RACING
   “eSports has been an important institution for some years and as Gresini Racing we could not let this opportunity of being present slip away. We are lucky to be able to count on a young Indonesian rider who already impressed during the worldwide slections and we can’t wait to see him in action at Mugello. We’re happy to welcome him in the #GresiniFamily and I would like to take the opportunity to thank Sandi Uno and the whole Indonesian Ministry of Tourism who are supporting us in this journey as well.”

5. GRESINI RACING MOTOGP WELCOMING MS GLOW FOR MEN AS NEW PARTNER

   Posted on 12:00pm Friday 20th May 2022

   The Gresini Racing MotoGP Team, a new ally joining the Faenza-based squad from the Italian Grand Prix at Mugello onwards, welcoming MS GLOW For MEN as a new partner. 
    
   MS GLOW For MEN is a leading skincare products in Indonesia cater to men from all walks of life who care about their skin. With millions of customers on its side, MS GLOW For MEN enters a wide and solid group of Indonesian partners for the team founded by Fausto Gresini.
    
   MS GLOW For MEN will enjoy prominent branding on Enea Bastianini and Fabio Di Giannantonio’s Ducati MotoGP machines, as well as inside the team’s pit-boxes and on the Gresini Racing trucks.

   GILANG WIDYA PRAMANA – CHAIRMAN OF MS GLOW FOR MEN
   “We are very excited to join the Gresini Racing MotoGP Team as new partner. Riding is not just a passion but also a lifestyle. This partnership will amplify the character of MS GLOW For MEN as a lifestyle product in the form of skincare for real men. We can’t wait to explore this partnership, elevate the brand of MS GLOW For MEN and promote the name of Indonesia.”
   
   CARLO MERLINI – GRESINI RACING COMMERCIAL AND MARKETING DIRECTOR
   “I’m delighted to announce MS GLOW for MEN as Official Sponsor of the Gresini Racing MotoGP Team. When we met during the GP in Mandalika we immediately decided to build a partnership and I’m glad to have them onboard starting from the next coming Italian GP. As we all know the popularity of MotoGP in Indonesia makes it a powerful marketing tool and, besides that, I believe that our strong performances will further boost the activation program that MS GLOW for MEN will building around the sponsorship program”.