But Pedrosa wasn't one of them; the double 2008 race winner being left 1.4secs from fastest man
Casey Stoner and only the sixth quickest Michelin rider.
"It's been a difficult but important day," declared Dani. "We're not happy with the result but I am happy because we are working to get me back into my rhythm which I had lost after missing Laguna, doing no real training in the summer break and then having lots of problems at Brno.
"We had a long debrief at the end of today, analysing all the data, and for sure we can improve our lap times tomorrow. Conditions here are quite extreme, it's very hot. We have been testing some new tyres and we still have more to test tomorrow, when we will see what kind of shape we'll be in for the race. We will keep working hard.
"Qualifying will be extra important because the first corner is so close to the grid and tricky too. Last year another rider took me out at the first corner and I want to avoid any problems there on Sunday, so I want to get the best grid position possible. I am feeling positive that I can regain my usual rhythm," he added.
