Fabio Di Giannantonio injury update given by team

VR46 Ducati team rider Fabio Di Giannantonio has had a strenuous journey after a shoulder injury. After undergoing successful surgery on his left shoulder, he is now on the road to recovery, hoping to return to the racing world fully prepared for the upcoming 2025 MotoGP season.

The injury, which resulted from a high-speed crash during practice at the Austrian Grand Prix in mid-August 2024, forced Di Giannantonio to miss several races, including the Austrian GP. Despite this setback, he continued to race in subsequent events, even managing to put in strong performances. However, the inherent risks of racing with an unstable shoulder meant that surgical intervention was inevitable to secure his future in the sport.

The The VR46 team has now released a statement fans update on Di Giannantonio’s recovery:

“As expected, Fabio Di Giannantonio underwent surgery this morning to stabilize the injury to his left shoulder, a consequence of the high-speed crash that took place during the Austrian GP last summer.

“Fabio reached the Villa Stuart clinic in Rome, where Professor Alessandro Castagna performed the operation using arthroscopic techniques.

“The operation was a great success and the recovery time is estimated at approximately three months.

“Good luck to Fabio and a hug from the whole team for a speedy recovery.

“The aim is to return to the circuit in good physical condition, aboard the Ducati Desmosedici GP, for the first test of the 2025 season (February 5-7, Sepang International Circuit).”

To provide cover for Di Giannantonio during his recovery, Valentino Rossi has brought back Andrea Iannone, a seasoned MotoGP winner, to the VR46 team. Iannone, who returns to the MotoGP circuit after a four-year ban for a doping violation, presents an interesting dynamic for the team.

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