Di Giannantonio delivered a solid performance this Friday afternoon aboard his machine in Malaysia. Setting the fifth fastest time in practice, the Italian rider displayed an encouraging pace throughout the decisive session. Despite positive feelings on a track where he usually excels in pure speed, the Roman didn't hide his frustration with the significant deterioration of the Malaysian road surface.
Observing the top players and their progress through the rounds
Fully focused on his task, Diggia is using the shared data to refine his riding and prepare for the rest of the Asian weekend . "In my opinion, Marc has the biggest advantage. Alex was also very strong, but he made the difference in qualifying, while Marc was also very fast and is undoubtedly the fastest rider, clearly, compared to the others. The advantage is that I'm on a Ducati, so I can analyze the situation and learn for tomorrow . I'm very happy," he told GPOne.
💪 @fabiodiggia49 has been leading the way but it's Diogo Moreira who now sits in P1 #MalaysianGP 🇲🇾 pic.twitter.com/UKBH7Sbdiz
— MotoGP™🏁 (@MotoGP) October 30, 2026
A promising level of play on a favorable course
Satisfied with the setup he and his technicians have found, the Italian is now aiming for the consistency needed to realize this great potential in races. " I think we worked well on the bike, improving with each outing . In the end, I'm also happy with the lap time and the pace, which wasn't too bad. It's a circuit where I've always been fast lately, but I've never really shone in terms of results. "
A degraded asphalt surface resembling a motocross track
Particularly critical of the track's deterioration, especially given the anticipated resurfacing, the rider didn't mince words about the debris he encountered on the track. " It's become a motocross track: we have to wear chest protectors . There are tons of small stones coming loose from the asphalt. I got hit by several while practicing starts behind another rider. It's never good for us motorcyclists when the asphalt is damaged, but that's the way it is, and I don't know what we'll be able to do by tomorrow. It's the same for everyone. "
Do you think Fabio Di Giannantonio will be able to convert this good pace into a podium finish this weekend in Malaysia? Let us know in the comments!
Results of the Malaysian MotoGP Grand Prix Practice:
Ranking credit: MotoGP.com
Cover photo: Michelin Motorsport
