VR46 team director Uccio Salucci declared his independent squad the top Ducati team in MotoGP right now, pointing to Di Giannantonio sitting as the highest placed Ducati rider in the standings and VR46 third in the teams championship. Salucci credited Diggia’s second year with crew chief Massimo Branchini as a key factor, saying they are working better and better together. Factory Ducati has gone nine straight races without a Sunday podium.
