When‘ Diggia’ headed to the grid for the 2023 Qatar GP race, he didn’ t have a ride confirmed for the following season. Knowing what we do now – that he went out and straight up defeated eventual champion Francesco Bagnaia to take his maiden MotoGP win – that seems even crazier than it did then. But he got a ride with the VR46 team and he’ s retained it for 2025, now also getting only the third GP25 on the grid this season alongside Bagnaia and Marc Marquez in the factory squad. It’ s quite a trajectory and one that’ s proven both popular and deserved. After missing the last couple of race weekends of 2024 for shoulder surgery too,‘ Diggia’ aims to be more or less back at 100 % fitness for lights out at Buriram. Can he add to that so far lonely MotoGP victory in 2025? If he does, it’ ll likely be another instance of“ everyone liked that”, just as it was for that stunning debut win.

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