Fabio di Giannantonio leads Ducati in red-flagged MotoGP practice session
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: May 29, 2026, 2:32 PM
Last updated May 29, 2026

Fabio di Giannantonio emerged as the fastest rider during a disrupted practice session for the Italian Grand Prix at Mugello on Friday. He previously topped the first practice and continued to demonstrate strong form, finishing ahead of teammate Francesco Bagnaia by a narrow margin. The session was marked by multiple red flags, reflecting the challenging track conditions. With four Ducati riders finishing in the top five, the team secured a favorable position heading into the race weekend. Teams will look to make adjustments ahead of qualifying.
- •Fabio di Giannantonio tops practice at Mugello.
- •Francesco Bagnaia finishes close behind in second.
- •Four Ducati riders finish in the top five.
- •Practice sessions faced multiple red flags.
- 2:32 PMMotorsport.com — MotoGP Italian GP: Fabio di Giannantonio tops twice red-flagged practice for Ducati
"Fabio di Giannantonio set the pace in a start/stop Friday practice for the Italian Grand Prix, as four Ducati riders finished inside the top five. Having already topped the opening practice in the morning, Di Giannantonio remained as the rider to beat as the opening day of track action ended at Mugello, edging out factory rider Francesco Bagnaia by less than a tenth of a second. The Italian ...Keep reading
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