The Lusail International Circuit once again served as a dramatic stage under the iconic floodlights. During the 2026 MotoGP Qatar Practice session, Fabio di Giannantonio stunned the field by setting a new lap record, clocking in at 1 minute 50.406 seconds. The Pertamina VR46 Ducati rider sent a clear warning to his rivals, reaffirming his mastery of the desert track where he claimed his maiden grand prix victory back in 2023.
Behind Di Giannantonio's stellar performance, championship leader Marc Marquez faced an unexpected technical hurdle. The eight-time world champion’s GP26 suffered a broken chain while entering the final corner, damaging the rear wheel aero components and forcing him to switch to his second bike. Despite the setback, the mental resilience lauded by Davide Tardozzi allowed him to remain competitive, ultimately finishing in second place.
Marco Bezzecchi rounded out the top three, showcasing the strength of the Aprilia machinery. Meanwhile, Jorge Martin successfully secured a direct spot in Q2 by finishing seventh, a crucial result as he continues his physical recovery while fighting to keep his title hopes alive.
A major shock emerged from the KTM garage, as Pedro Acosta failed to break into the top ten, forcing him to fight through the challenging Q1 session. This result adds pressure to the Austrian factory team, especially as Enea Bastianini managed to deliver a solid performance, securing sixth place.
With the gaps between the frontrunners being razor-thin, Saturday's qualifying is set to be an intense affair. Di Giannantonio's raw pace at Lusail proves that even without the championship lead held by Marquez, he remains a potent threat capable of disrupting the title narrative this weekend.
| POS | FOTO | RIDER / TEAM | TIME / GAP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |  | Marc MarquezDucati Lenovo Team | 01:52.278s Spanyol | 0 |
2 |  | Marco BezzecchiAprilia Racing | 01:52.388s Italia | 0 |
3 |  | Fabio Di GiannantonioPertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team | 01:52.691s Italia | 0 |
4 |  | Pedro AcostaRed Bull KTM Factory Racing | 01:52.955s Spanyol | 0 |
5 |  | Jorge MartinAprilia Racing | 01:53.012s Spanyol | 0 |
6 |  | Francesco BagnaiaDucati Lenovo Team | 01:53.071s Italia | 0 |
7 |  | Raul FernandezSuperFile Trackhouse MotoGP Team | 01:53.189s Spanyol | 0 |
8 |  | Luca MariniHonda HRC Castrol | 01:53.230s Italia | 0 |
9 |  | Franco MorbidelliPertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team | 01:53.306s Italia | 0 |
10 |  | Johann ZarcoCastrol Honda LCR | 01:53.362s Prancis | 0 |
11 |  | Ai OguraSuperFile Trackhouse MotoGP Team | 01:53.541s Jepang | 0 |
12 |  | Fermin AldeguerBK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP | 01:53.617s Spanyol | 0 |
13 |  | Brad BinderRed Bull KTM Factory Racing | 01:53.631s Afrika Selatan | 0 |
14 |  | Iker LecuonaBK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP | 01:53.710s Spanyol | 0 |
15 |  | Maverick ViñalesRed Bull KTM Tech3 | 01:53.725s Spanyol | 0 |
16 |  | Diogo MoreiraPro Honda LCR | 01:54.069s Brasil | 0 |
17 |  | Enea BastianiniRed Bull KTM Tech3 | 01:54.243s Italia | 0 |
18 |  | Jake DixonHonda HRC Castrol | 01:55.426s Britania Raya | 0 |
| POS | FOTO | RIDER / TEAM | TIME / GAP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | | Fabio Di GiannantonioPertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team | 1:50.406s Italia | 0 |
2 | | Marc MarquezDucati Lenovo Team | +0.142s Spanyol | 0 |
3 | | Marco BezzecchiAprilia Racing | +0.260s Italia | 0 |
4 | | Francesco BagnaiaDucati Lenovo Team | +0.386s Italia | 0 |
5 | | Raul FernandezSuperFile Trackhouse MotoGP Team | +0.608s Spanyol | 0 |
6 | | Enea BastianiniRed Bull KTM Tech3 | +0.618s Italia | 0 |
7 | | Jorge MartinAprilia Racing | +0.635s Spanyol | 0 |
8 | | Johann ZarcoCastrol Honda LCR | +0.895s Prancis | 0 |
9 | | Ai OguraSuperFile Trackhouse MotoGP Team | +0.912s Jepang | 0 |
10 | | Brad BinderRed Bull KTM Factory Racing | +1.003s Afrika Selatan | 0 |
11 | | Fermin AldeguerBK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP | +1.041s Spanyol | 0 |
12 | | Franco MorbidelliPertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team | +1.078s Italia | 0 |
13 | | Luca MariniHonda HRC Castrol | +1.142s Italia | 0 |
14 | | Pedro AcostaRed Bull KTM Factory Racing | +1.169s Spanyol | 0 |
15 | | Maverick ViñalesRed Bull KTM Tech3 | +1.247s Spanyol | 0 |
16 | | Iker LecuonaBK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP | +1.324s Spanyol | 0 |
17 | | Diogo MoreiraPro Honda LCR | +1.786s Brasil | 0 |
18 | | Jake DixonHonda HRC Castrol | +1.987s Britania Raya | 0 |
Baca Juga
Fabio di Giannantonio puncaki Practice MotoGP Qatar 2026 meski hadapi kendala defisit 30 tenaga kuda. Simak analisis teknis lengkapnya di sini.
Fabio di Giannantonio pecahkan rekor lap di Practice MotoGP Qatar 2026. Marc Marquez amankan Q2, sementara Pedro Acosta harus berjuang dari Q1.
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