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Sepang Test

It looks like the rear tire split wide open from a picture posted on twitter/instagram. I wonder if this is why the red flag is still going, they are checking tires.
I texted two buddies that I was apprehensive about today's test. It just seems every test is ruined with something. It has to be something related to the tire. No way do red flags last this long.
 
They are saying something on his bike broke and caused the tire to fail.
 

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I am sure after the F1 debacle Michelin wouldn't want anything bad to happen if the tires were indeed the problem. Better sade than sorry in this situation.

Edit: hopefully that's what happened so they can keep going.
 
04:14 UK Time

OK, so we've spoken to Michelin. It is still not 100% clear what caused Baz's accident but because there is nothing obvious in the Ducati data regarding the engine, gearbox or suspension, Michelin are withdrawing that particular spec of soft tyre he was using from the test. Baz's tyre will now undergone analysis. The test is now continuing on the harder tyres, with slightly higher tyre pressures to be sure.
Read more at MotoGP Sepang MotoGP Test 2016 Live Commentaries
 
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I'd like to know how much actual track time they dudes get. Because for a 6 hour day they're getting .... all done.


The most annoying .... is these turds talking while hearing bikes go down the straight. I honestly rather they set up webcams and a timing screen and let it run for the duration. This "coverage" is a total sham. Complete .........
 
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As of 1pm local time 20-27 laps by the hard-working...
Well, they just spent last hour telling us how demanding Sepang is because they have to stay hydrated, the bikes are hard to ride, and it's hot, bla bla.

Mick, do you know if any public are allowed in?

Incidentally, was that Harryjones05 they were interviewing?
 
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Well, it's certainly not hard to see Adriana back in the box. No matter what Casey's doing she's a welcome sight.
 

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