Fabio Di Giannantonio Sweeps MotoGP Mugello 2026 Practice

Fabio Di Giannantonio completes a practice sweep at the 2026 Mugello MotoGP. Analysis of the tight Ducati battle and Marc Marquez's comeback pace.

Notifikasi

Ifan Apriyana 44 minutes ago

Fabio Di Giannantonio Dominasi Sesi Latihan MotoGP Mugello 2026

TO NEWS OVERVIEW

Add as a preferred source

VR46 Ducati rider Fabio Di Giannantonio delivered a commanding performance by sweeping both the Free Practice 1 (FP1) and the afternoon Practice sessions at the 2026 Mugello MotoGP. Di Giannantonio finished the afternoon session just 0.091 seconds ahead of Pecco Bagnaia, Enea Bastianini, and Franco Morbidelli, highlighting the extreme competitiveness of the Ducati GP26 fleet.

The afternoon session took place under bright sunshine, significantly altering the grip characteristics compared to the damp morning conditions. The minimal time gap among the top riders suggests that aerodynamic efficiency and chassis stability have reached a peak level. For the riders, these fractions of a second are critical in securing a favorable grid position at a circuit known for its demanding high-speed corners.

A dramatic narrative unfolded for Marc Marquez during his comeback weekend. Marquez displayed a rapid surge in pace, climbing from 16th to 1st in the final minutes of the session. However, this lead was short-lived as a series of fast laps from Morbidelli, Bagnaia, Bastianini, and Di Giannantonio pushed him back down. This progression indicates that while Marquez is regaining his competitive edge, he still needs to stabilize his peak performance across a full session.

Fabio Quartararo Crashes, Forced into MotoGP Mugello Q1

Technical issues and safety incidents led to two red flags during the session. The first occurred after Fabio Quartararo suffered a lowside at Turn 4. The second red flag was triggered by a technical failure on Brad Binder's KTM on the main straight with 12 minutes remaining. This second interruption was particularly costly for Marquez and Bagnaia, as it canceled their active fast laps.

The championship contenders faced a more difficult day, with leader Marco Bezzecchi finishing seventh. Similarly, Jorge Martin struggled for pace, only securing a direct entry into Qualifying 2 (Q2) on his very last lap. These results suggest that the title contenders are still searching for the ideal setup balance to optimize their performance on the unique Mugello layout.

In a surprising turn of events, Pedro Acosta missed the top ten, meaning he will be forced to participate in Qualifying 1 (Q1) on Saturday. Conversely, Alex Rins emerged as the top Yamaha rider in ninth, ahead of rookie Diogo Moreira, who was the fastest Honda. Meanwhile, Cal Crutchlow continued his adaptation process, reducing his gap to the top to 3.280 seconds.

MOTOGP MUGELLO 2026 SESI: PRACTICE

POS	RIDER / TEAM	TIME / GAP
1	Fabio Di GiannantonioPertamina Enduro VR46	1:44.808s Italia
2	Francesco BagnaiaDucati Lenovo	1:44.899s Italia
3	Enea BastianiniRed Bull KTM Tech3	1:44.911s Italia
4	Franco MorbidelliPertamina Enduro VR46	1:44.959s Italia
5	Fermin AldeguerBK8 Gresini Racing	1:45.004s Spanyol
6	Marc MarquezDucati Lenovo	1:45.010s Spanyol
7	Marco BezzecchiAprilia Racing	1:45.024s Italia
8	Jorge MartinAprilia Racing	1:45.132s Spanyol
9	Alex RinsMonster Energy Yamaha	1:45.149s Spanyol
10	Diogo MoreiraPro Honda LCR	1:45.162s Brasil
11	Ai OguraTrackhouse MotoGP	1:45.241s Jepang
12	Raul FernandezTrackhouse MotoGP	1:45.270s Spanyol
13	Pedro AcostaRed Bull KTM Factory	1:45.294s Spanyol
14	Maverick VinalesRed Bull KTM Tech3	1:45.469s Spanyol
15	Joan MirHonda HRC Castrol	1:45.595s Spanyol
16	Jack MillerPrima Pramac Yamaha	1:45.617s Australia
17	Fabio QuartararoMonster Energy Yamaha	1:45.670s Prancis
18	Brad BinderRed Bull KTM Factory	1:45.804s Afrika Selatan
19	Luca MariniHonda HRC Castrol	1:45.954s Italia
20	Toprak RazgatliogluPrima Pramac Yamaha	1:46.299s Turkey
21	Michele PirroBK8 Gresini Racing	1:46.842s Italia
22	Cal CrutchlowCastrol Honda LCR	1:48.088s UK