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The full list of riders in Q2 and in Q1 at the 2026 MotoGP Italian Grand Prix at Mugello
Fabio Di Giannantonio, the VR46 Ducati rider, dominated both practice sessions on Friday at the Italian Grand Prix, aiming to build on his recent victory at Catalunya. Despite a three-year gap between victories, Di Giannantonio was able to secure a win after a harrowing incident at the Catalan Grand Prix involving Acosta and Marquez. As Ducati’s top performer in 2026, he continued his strong showing at Mugello, leading Friday’s practice with a time of 1m44.808s. His Ducati teammate Marc Marquez also made a return to form by securing a Q2 spot in sixth place. Additionally, factory Aprilia riders and other notable contenders like Franco Morbidelli and Alex Rins advanced to the Q2 session, promising an exciting competition ahead at the Italian MotoGP.
