# MotoGP Qatar GP: Di Giannantonio Tops Practice

> Di Giannantonio breaks lap record in Qatar practice as Marquez and Martin make top 10 cut.
- Title: MotoGP Qatar GP: Di Giannantonio Tops Practice · Autosport
- Summary: Di Giannantonio breaks lap record in Qatar practice as Marquez and Martin make top 10 cut.
- Keywords: moto gp, qatar gp, fabio di giannantonio, marc marquez, jorge martin, aprilia racing team, ducati team, Autosport
- Source: Autosport — https://autosport.com/motogp/news/motogp-qatar-gp-di-giannantonio-tops-practice-martin-and-marquez-make-the-top-10-cut/10872204
- Author: Richard Asher
- Published: 2026-11-06T17:30:57+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: moto gp, qatar gp, fabio di giannantonio, marc marquez, jorge martin, aprilia racing team, ducati team, sports, cars
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.