Lorenzo Baldassarri took control on day one as the opening night for the intermediate Moto2 class drew to a close at the floodlit Losail track in Qatar.
MotoGP Safety Commission member Loris Capirossi reiterates that the riders will make the final decision over whether or not racing goes ahead in Qatar should the rain continue to fall at Losail.
Valentino Rossi says the 2017 MotoGP World Championship has the potential to produce another wide spread of race winners after nine different riders tasted success last season.