During the Dutch grand prix at Assen, Fabrizio fractured his ankle in a spectacular crash, forcing him to miss the next round in Brazil. He was replaced by 2003 Harris WCM rider David De Gea. For the Portuguese round in Estoril, Fabrizio was presented with an opportunity to ride for Italian manufacturer Aprilia on the RS Cube.
At Assen's Dutch Grand Prix, Fabrizio suffered a broken ankle during a crash, leading to his absence from the next race in Brazil. He was replaced by David De Gea, who rode for Harris WCM. In Estoril, Fabrizio received an opportunity to ride for Aprilia on their RS Cube motorcycle.