P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Friday practice results from the 2026 Italian MotoGP at Mugello, round 7 of 22.
Fabio di Giannantonio started his 2026 Italian MotoGP campaign on a high note by topping the FP1 timesheets at a wet Mugello.
Riders used slick tires despite the damp patches leftover from overnight rain, with di Giannantonio setting the fastest time ahead of Jorge Martin.
Defending Mugello winner Marc Marquez finished 14th in his first session post-shoulder surgery, while his Ducati teammate Pecco Bagnaia had a tumble in the final minutes.
Cal Crutchlow made a return to MotoGP, filling in for the injured Johann Zarco, with a lap time 3.7s off the top.
Reigning champion Marc Marquez is back after surgery, while his brother Alex and Zarco are absent due to previous injuries.
Ducati test rider Michele Pirro is substituting for Marquez at Gresini, and the top speed record at Mugello still stands at 227.5mph/366.1km/h set by Brad Binder in 2023.
