Leading
MotoGP test times from day one of the Sepang test, which is being attended by Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki and Kawasaki teams.
Testing on Wednesday was severely interrupted by torrential rain, which fell on the Malaysian circuit from 1pm, flooding parts of the track and bringing about scenes reminiscent of September's grand prix, when a similar storm led to the cancellation of Qualifying.
Ducati has chosen not to attend the test, while Repsol Honda's
Dani Pedrosa and Gresini Honda's
Marco Melandri are both absent after recent arm surgery. Seven-times world champion Valentino Rossi is also not present - as he is driving in this weekend's New Zealand round of the World Rally Championship.
Testing continues on Thursday.
1.
Colin Edwards USA Camel Yamaha Team (800cc)
2min 3.56 secs
2.
Chris Vermeulen AUS Rizla Suzuki MotoGP (800cc)
2min 3.90 secs
3.
John Hopkins USA Rizla Suzuki MotoGP (800cc)
2min 4.00 secs
4.
Olivier Jacque FRA Kawasaki Racing Team (990cc)
2min 4.08 secs
5.
Nicky Hayden USA Repsol Honda Team (800cc)
2min 4.69 secs
6.
Toni Elias SPA Fortuna Honda (800cc)
2min 5.02 secs
7.
Makoto Tamada JPN Tech 3 Yamaha (990cc)
2min 5.11 secs
8.
Tady Okada JPN Honda (800cc)
2min 5.90 secs
9.
Nobuatsu Aoki JPN Rizla Suzuki MotoGP (800cc)
2min 6.60 secs
10.
Carlos Checa SPA Honda LCR (800cc)
2min 11.05 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
