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MOTOGP News Thursday, 16th November 2006
Sepang MotoGP test times - Thursday.
Leading MotoGP test times from day one of the Sepang test, which is being attended by Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki and Kawasaki teams.
As the sun finally came out and shone down on the Malaysian circuit, the squads were able to get some meaningful miles under their belts, with Rizla Suzuki in particular showing their potential and Colin Edwards continuing to impress on his first ride of Camel Yamaha's new 800cc machine.
Leading times:
1. John Hopkins USA Rizla Suzuki MotoGP (800cc) 2min 2.73 secs
2. Chris Vermeulen AUS Rizla Suzuki MotoGP (800cc) 2min 2.83 secs
3. Colin Edwards USA Camel Yamaha Team (800cc) 2min 2.91 secs
4. Nicky Hayden USA Repsol Honda Team (800cc) 2min 3.74 secs
5. Toni Elias SPA Fortuna Honda (800cc) 2min 3.87 secs
6. Carlos Checa SPA Honda LCR (800cc) 2min 4.08 secs
7. Olivier Jacque FRA Kawasaki Racing Team (990cc) 2min 4.47 secs
8. Makoto Tamada JPN Tech 3 Yamaha (990cc) 2min 4.65 secs
9. Tady Okada JPN Honda (800cc) 2min 5.63 secs
2006 Malaysian Grand Prix – 10/09/2006:
Pole position: Valentino Rossi ITA Camel Yamaha 2min 0.605secs (set in free practice, qualifying cancelled due to standing water).
Fastest race laps (by manufacturer):
Ducati: Loris Capirossi ITA Ducati Marlboro 2min 2.127secs
Yamaha: Valentino Rossi ITA Camel Yamaha 2min 2.332secs
Suzuki: John Hopkins USA Team Suzuki MotoGP 2min 2.584secs
Honda: Casey Stoner AUS Honda LCR 2min 2.623secs
KR211V Kenny Roberts USA Team Roberts 2min 2.753secs
Kawasaki: Randy de Puniet FRA Kawasaki Racing Team 2min 3.063secs
MOTOGP News Thursday, 16th November 2006
Sepang MotoGP test times - Thursday.
Leading MotoGP test times from day one of the Sepang test, which is being attended by Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki and Kawasaki teams.
As the sun finally came out and shone down on the Malaysian circuit, the squads were able to get some meaningful miles under their belts, with Rizla Suzuki in particular showing their potential and Colin Edwards continuing to impress on his first ride of Camel Yamaha's new 800cc machine.
Leading times:
1. John Hopkins USA Rizla Suzuki MotoGP (800cc) 2min 2.73 secs
2. Chris Vermeulen AUS Rizla Suzuki MotoGP (800cc) 2min 2.83 secs
3. Colin Edwards USA Camel Yamaha Team (800cc) 2min 2.91 secs
4. Nicky Hayden USA Repsol Honda Team (800cc) 2min 3.74 secs
5. Toni Elias SPA Fortuna Honda (800cc) 2min 3.87 secs
6. Carlos Checa SPA Honda LCR (800cc) 2min 4.08 secs
7. Olivier Jacque FRA Kawasaki Racing Team (990cc) 2min 4.47 secs
8. Makoto Tamada JPN Tech 3 Yamaha (990cc) 2min 4.65 secs
9. Tady Okada JPN Honda (800cc) 2min 5.63 secs
2006 Malaysian Grand Prix – 10/09/2006:
Pole position: Valentino Rossi ITA Camel Yamaha 2min 0.605secs (set in free practice, qualifying cancelled due to standing water).
Fastest race laps (by manufacturer):
Ducati: Loris Capirossi ITA Ducati Marlboro 2min 2.127secs
Yamaha: Valentino Rossi ITA Camel Yamaha 2min 2.332secs
Suzuki: John Hopkins USA Team Suzuki MotoGP 2min 2.584secs
Honda: Casey Stoner AUS Honda LCR 2min 2.623secs
KR211V Kenny Roberts USA Team Roberts 2min 2.753secs
Kawasaki: Randy de Puniet FRA Kawasaki Racing Team 2min 3.063secs
