Brno: Stoner tops Rossi on opening practice day

Open practice today for the MotoGP riders at Brno in the Czech Republic. Conditions at Brno today were warm and overcast, with heavy rain falling shortly after this afternoon’s session. Further rain is forecast for tomorrow, though race day is expected to be dry.

1 C. STONER AUS Ducati Marlboro Team 1'57.231
2 V. ROSSI ITA Fiat Yamaha Team + 0.179
3 L. CAPIROSSI ITA Rizla Suzuki MotoGP + 0.769
4 S. NAKANO JPN San Carlo Honda Gresini + 0.997
5 A. DE ANGELIS RSM San Carlo Honda Gresini + 1.033
6 C. VERMEULEN AUS Rizla Suzuki MotoGP + 1.231
7 C. EDWARDS USA Tech 3 Yamaha + 1.441
8 J. HOPKINS USA Kawasaki Racing Team + 1.599
9 T. ELIAS SPA Alice Team + 1.650
10 S. GUINTOLI FRA Alice Team + 1.692
11 J. LORENZO SPA Fiat Yamaha Team + 1.746
12 A. DOVIZIOSO ITA JiR Team Scot MotoGP + 1.863
13 J. TOSELAND GBR Tech 3 Yamaha + 2.097
14 R. DE PUNIET FRA LCR Honda MotoGP + 2.174
15 M. MELANDRI ITA Ducati Marlboro Team + 2.712
16 D. PEDROSA SPA Repsol Honda Team + 3.309
17 A. WEST AUS Kawasaki Racing Team + 3.390