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MotoGP Qatar GP: Di Giannantonio Tops Practice
Di Giannantonio breaks lap record in Qatar practice as Marquez and Martin make top 10 cut.
In brief
Di Giannantonio breaks lap record in Qatar practice as Marquez and Martin make top 10 cut. Fabio Di Giannantonio set the fastest lap time in MotoGP Qatar GP practice, edging Marc Marquez by 0.142s while Jorge Martin and Marquez advanced to Qualifying 2. Originally reported by Autosport.
Practice Report
Fabio Di Giannantonio broke the lap record at Lusail during MotoGP Qatar Grand Prix practice, topping the session with a time of 1'50.406.
Di Giannantonio Edges Marquez
Di Giannantonio outpaced world championship leader Marc Marquez by 0.142 seconds in the session.
Marquez's Chain Issue
Marquez experienced a chain problem during practice but recovered quickly to maintain his pace.
Martin Makes Top 10
Jorge Martin, riding for Aprilia Racing Team, completed the top 10 with the seventh-quickest time.
Bezzecchi Third
Marco Bezzecchi, the other title contender, finished third-quickest aboard his factory Aprilia.
Bagnaia Returns to Form
Francesco Bagnaia clocked fourth-quickest time, suggesting a return to form after a recent slump.
Acosta Slows Down
Pedro Acosta, the Spaniard, was the slowest rider in the top 10 with a time over a second off the pace.
The key point
Fabio Di Giannantonio set the fastest lap time in MotoGP Qatar GP practice, edging Marc Marquez by 0.142s while Jorge Martin and Marquez advanced to Qualifying 2.
