Times from day one of the Qatar test

**k14** · 18th March 2011, 12:09

Originally Posted by Crasherfromwayback

Stoner

Pedrosa

Spies

Second that

**Reckless** · 18th March 2011, 12:19

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Valentino Rossi, (Ducati Team)

“We’re all pretty satisfied with this first free practice because we worked well throughout the entire session, progressively improving with each outing. We modified the setup a little compared to the test, and we immediately found it to be better, to the point that within just a few laps, I improved on my time from Monday. The last run was particularly positive and my final lap time, done with a hard tyre that had 19 laps on it, was my best. It was just a bit more than a tenth off second place. We know that if we want to have a good race on Sunday, we have to cut another five tenths, and we’ll try to do that tomorrow. Anyway, although we still have to improve some more things on the bike, now I don't have to push so hard and it is turning better. The shoulder is holding up well. It was only at the end that it started to lose a little strength, and tomorrow we’ll see how it reacts with two practice sessions. In any case, we’re happy today.”

**White trash** · 18th March 2011, 12:22

Originally Posted by Reckless

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Valentino Rossi, (Ducati Team)

“We’re all pretty satisfied with this first free practice because we worked well throughout the entire session, progressively improving with each outing. We modified the setup a little compared to the test, and we immediately found it to be better, to the point that within just a few laps, I improved on my time from Monday. The last run was particularly positive and my final lap time, done with a hard tyre that had 19 laps on it, was my best. It was just a bit more than a tenth off second place. We know that if we want to have a good race on Sunday, we have to cut another five tenths, and we’ll try to do that tomorrow. Anyway, although we still have to improve some more things on the bike, now I don't have to push so hard and it is turning better. The shoulder is holding up well. It was only at the end that it started to lose a little strength, and tomorrow we’ll see how it reacts with two practice sessions. In any case, we’re happy today.”

He's a cagey muthfucker that one and I have a sneaking suspicion I'm going to have egg on my face more than once this season.....

**Crasherfromwayback** · 18th March 2011, 12:24

Originally Posted by White trash

He's a cagey muthfucker that one and I have a sneaking suspicion I'm going to have egg on my face more than once this season.....

I don't mind. I like eggs.

**White trash** · 18th March 2011, 12:25

Originally Posted by Crasherfromwayback

I don't mind. I like eggs.

Dude! I'm not asking ya to lick them off!!!!!!

Edit: I remember what our pissed bet was. I bet you that Pedrosa was going to finish the season ahead of Stoner on points. Ahhh fuck, I'm no good at this prediction shit..............

**Crasherfromwayback** · 18th March 2011, 12:39

Originally Posted by White trash

Dude! I'm not asking ya to lick them off!!!!!!

Edit: I remember what our pissed bet was. I bet you that Pedrosa was going to finish the season ahead of Stoner on points. Ahhh fuck, I'm no good at this prediction shit..............

A carton of Steinies.

**rachprice** · 18th March 2011, 13:02

Stoner
Pedrosa
Lorenzo
Rossi
Spies

**merv** · 18th March 2011, 13:11

Originally Posted by White trash

He's a cagey muthfucker that one and I have a sneaking suspicion I'm going to have egg on my face more than once this season.....

Yeah cagey alright, didn't take him long to get away from being a slow 13th fastest.

**White trash** · 18th March 2011, 13:15

Originally Posted by Crasherfromwayback

A carton of Steinies.

Season aint over yet homo.

**Crasherfromwayback** · 18th March 2011, 13:44

Originally Posted by White trash

Season aint over yet homo.

It is for you Noddy.

**carbonhed** · 18th March 2011, 16:51

Stoner
Lorenzo
Pedrosa

After that it's going to be carnage. Spies has got to get off the line and into his work straight away otherwise he'll be in the bloodbath with Simoncelli, De Puniet, Dovizioso, Rossi and Hayden.

Gonna be mega.

**denill** · 18th March 2011, 17:33

Stoner tops first practice but hey, look at Rossi...............

http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2011/Mar/110317mgp.htm

**Crasherfromwayback** · 18th March 2011, 17:34

Originally Posted by carbonhed

Stoner
Lorenzo
Pedrosa

After that it's going to be carnage. Spies has got to get off the line and into his work straight away otherwise he'll be in the bloodbath with Simoncelli, De Puniet, Dovizioso, Rossi and Hayden.

Gonna be mega.

I'm just hoping like fuck Stoner gets away cleanly and doesn't get taken out in turn one by the loonies!