Maverick Viñales has proved that his ultra-fast pace at Phillip Island two weeks ago was no mere fluke by topping the time sheets at the end of the second day of action at the final MotoGP preseason test of 2016 at Losail International circuit.
Running near the front of the field for most of the day, a 1.55.435 lap from the Spaniard towards the closing stages of the day left him 0.072 clear of the Ducati of Iannone Andrea, as the Italian finally gets up to speed on the GP16.
Scott Redding was an impressive fourth on the Pramac Ducati GP15 machine, continuing to work at his steady but consistent testing strategy that seems to be rewarding the British racer.Hector Barbera was a surprise fifth on the Avintia Ducati GP14, making the most of the fast engine on Losail’s long straights, while Dovizioso Andrea made it four Ducatis in the top six.
Rossi Valentino was seventh after a number of long runs on the Michelin tyres, just behind the first Honda of Dani Pedrosa, as they continue to struggle to find a base setting.
Original published at "MCN" website.
