Fabio Di Giannantonio claimed he was shocked to be again on the high of the timesheets in each of Friday’s observe classes at Mugello.
The Catalan winner not solely suffered a hand harm because of the huge accident with Alex Marquez, however was additionally ill.
“I am actually pleased with immediately’s consequence. I definitely did not count on to guide in each classes, however we did it!” stated Di Giannantonio.
Fabio Di Giannantonio, 2026 Italian MotoGP.
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“It wasn’t straightforward. My well being wasn’t nice in spite of everything.
“I do not know why, however after FP1 I had a extremely dangerous abdomen, nausea and low vitality.
“Additionally, immediately I returned to the course utilizing my fingers for the primary time, and I could not shut (the grip) and I could not put any energy into it, which actually bothered me.
“We’re working with Alpinestars to assist us a bit bit (with the gloves).
“So I attempted to keep away from these issues and did not spend an excessive amount of time on the observe.”
Di Giannantonio declined to debate the precise nature of the hand harm attributable to particles from Marquez’s Ducati.
“After a few races I am going to say, ‘I am unable to do it proper now.’
Fabio Di Giannantonio, 2026 Italian MotoGP.
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Regardless of these points, the VR46 rider completed the day with a 0.091 second lead over Pecco Bagnaia, with the Ducati rider occupying 5 of the highest six positions.
“I am actually pleased with the bike. I used to be capable of attempt just a few issues, however the stability was good so I did not make too many adjustments,” Di Giannantonio added.
“We try to take care of the identical excessive stage as Barcelona. We all know that it’s not straightforward and it can’t be taken with no consideration.
“So we’ve got to maintain making an attempt (however) I am very assured.”
Di Giannantonio heads into Saturday’s dash race with a 26-point lead over Aprilia title chief Marco Bezzecchi, who was seventh on Friday.
Teammate Franco Morbidelli recorded the fourth quickest time in a satellite-spec GP25 machine.
