P1racenews AI automatic summary:
VR46 Ducati rider Fabio Di Giannantonio emerged as the surprise pace-setter at the end of Friday practice for the German Grand Prix at the Sachsenring
Fabio Di Giannantonio from the VR46 Ducati team surprised everyone by setting the fastest time at the end of Friday’s practice for the German Grand Prix at the Sachsenring. Despite his previous dominance at the venue, Marc Marquez faced stiff competition from his rivals who were closing in on his lead during the second practice session. Although Marquez chose not to use as many soft rear tires, he was surpassed by his brother Alex Marquez before being topped by Di Giannantonio, who set a new MotoGP lap record at the circuit. Quartararo and Acosta also performed well, securing top positions in the practice session, while Vinales narrowly missed out on a Q1 spot due to yellow flags. Although there were multiple crashes during the session, including one involving Marquez, no major penalties were issued. Despite facing challenges, riders like Zarco and Aldeguer displayed impressive performances, setting the stage for an exciting Q2 session tomorrow.
