Final testing from Sepang 2008
January 24th, 2008 by gofaster
The testing for the 2008 MotoGP season has concluded in Sepang, former World Champion Nicky Hayden climbed his way to the top on the last day. The 2008 season so far has been plagued with injuries, either riders recuperating from last seasons crashes or taking spills during testing and undergoing surgery. It has been a challenge for the riders getting used to the smaller less powerful machines dictated by MotoGP’s current regulations. Never the less, lap times are decreasing and corner speeds are increasing. The teams and riders are packing up and heading for Phillip Island in southern Australia, the 10 fastest riders and teams having posted the following times:
- Hayden - Repsol HRC - 77 laps - 2′00.326
- Stoner - Ducati Marlboro - 27 laps - 2′00.660
- Lorenzo - Fiat Yamaha - 63 laps - 2′00.766
- Edwards - Yamaha Tech 3 - 34 laps - 2′01.179
- Hopkins - Kawasaki Racing - 42 laps - 2′01.198
- Rossi - Fiat Yamaha - 48 laps - 2′01.425
- Dovizioso - JiR Team Scot - 51 laps - 2′01.447
- Toseland - Yamaha Tech 3 - 45 laps - 2′01.745
- Vermeulen* - Rizla Suzuki - 70 laps - 2′01.748
- Capirossi* - Rizla Suzuki - 62 laps - 2′01.778
* Aoki and Akiyoshi times were recorded on their riders machines
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