Edwards tops Rossi in Sepang MotoGP testing

Yamaha 800cc MotoGP rider Colin Edwards smashes team-mate Valentino Rossi’s previous lap record on the final day of testing at Sepang, in Malaysia.

As both riders tried out new Michelin qualifying tyres, Colin went out and stunned everyone with a lap time of 2min 00.248secs, beating his team-mate’s pole position lap record, set last year aboard the M1 990 cc Yamaha.

Valentino has already announced that he wants more power, but is happy with the way the new machine feels - also coming close to his own record with a time of 2min 00.248secs. The new Yamahas have proven to be stable, and faster than last year’s 990cc machines, although Valentino and Colin have not tested with the full line-up of riders for this year’s series.

The next stage of testing takes place in Qatar on 13th-15th February. It will be the first time this season that the entire class has been on track together, where all competitors can see what their opposition is likely to be - especially on a new track, which will make for a level field.