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Surprise Friday MotoGP pacesetter in Germany says it’s ‘only good for the pictures’
“VR46 Ducati MotoGP rider Fabio Di Giannantonio downplayed his lap record in the Friday practice at the German Grand Prix, noting that it may just be for the pictures.
After leading FP1 at the Sachsenring, expectations were high for Marc Marquez to continue his form in the hour-long Friday afternoon practice session. However, Marquez, the championship leader, finished the day in third place after choosing not to make a final time attack on soft tires.
Di Giannantonio set a new lap record of 1m19.071s with Marquez as a reference, finishing Friday as the fastest rider.
The Italian rider acknowledged the importance of qualifying well to capitalize on his strong race pace, emphasizing that Friday’s performance was just the beginning and the focus should remain on the upcoming sessions and races.
Despite topping the timesheets on Friday, Di Giannantonio remains realistic and emphasizes the need to stay focused and continue working diligently. He also looks forward to testing bike improvements for wet conditions during Saturday’s potentially rainy sessions at the German Grand Prix.”
