It's only the 1st day of real testing. And it's going to be a good ye...

Julian Bond - 2013-02-05 10:04:41+0000 - Updated: 2013-02-05 10:04:41+0000

It's only the 1st day of real testing. And it's going to be a good year. Just not for Hayden, Dovi, Spies and Iannone.

Last year's QP: Lorenzo 2'00.334, Pedrosa 2'00.528, Dovi 2'00.567, Spies 2'01.185, Hayden 2'01.526, Rossi 2'01.783.
Today: Pedrosa 2:01.157, Lorenzo 2:01.165, Marquez 2:01.201, Rossi 2:01.241, Hayden 2:03.336, Dovi 2:03.535, Spies 2:05.086
http://www.motogp.com/en/TestResults/MotoGP+Sepang+Test+2013

· MotoGP Sepang Test 2013

Marlee Pop - 2013-02-05 10:11:58+0000

The Ducatis seem a long way off the pace just like the last two seasons.

Julian Bond - 2013-02-05 10:15:19+0000

Hayden can usually pull something out of the bag for one lap of qualifying. Spies has a crooked shoulder. I suspect Dovi is wondering what the hell he just did. Just like Rossi did after 5 laps back in 2010. So, Dovi to WSB in 2015? :(

Meanwhile, poor old Edwards has a bike that barely runs.

Schyler Kopp - 2013-02-06 02:19:16+0000

You have got to wonder at what point Hayden says "Screw it I'm goin to WSBK." I do feel that Dovi much like Rossi is going to analytically bang his head on the wall for the rest of the year while wondering what is going on.

Gene Quan - 2013-02-06 03:16:19+0000

Unfortunately it looks to be another long season for the Ducati riders. On the other hand, Rossi has found comfort and confidence. Marquez looks to be enjoying himself. Here's to the beginning of another season that we all hope will be highly entertaining. Please let there be more dry race weekends this year.

Julian Bond - 2013-02-06 08:12:25+0000

Marquez Elbow! https://twitter.com/MOTOCI_Maroto/status/299047171435679744/photo/1