MotoGP rookie Marc Marquez’s patience was probably wearing thin after having to sit out yesterday’s first day of testing at Valencia and all this morning waiting for the track surface to dry out enough to try his Honda RC213V for the first time, while other MotoGP rookie Andrea Iannone already had put in a dozen or more laps with Ducati GP12.
The reigning Moto2 champion finally got on track a little after 3pm- with Casey Stoner’s bike, but sporting a very smart looking white and red livery and began slowly but progressively gaining confidence with the complexities of a MotoGP machine with its carbon fiber brakes and Bridgestone tires.
The debuting Spaniard’s first lap was in 1.
44, but after 14 laps he’s already posted a 1.
35.
201 that currently puts him in 8th and two seconds slower than new team mate Dani Pedrosa and a little more than four tenths faster than former Moto2 rival Iannone.
The final day of testing will continue until 5pm, so check back with us later to find out more.
A 19-year-old student dies suddenly on campus, prompting support for the community.
A 15-year-old boy was hospitalized after a stabbing on Elgin High Street, prompting police investigations.
The Met Office warns of significant snowfall and icy conditions in the coming days.
A tragic incident in Fort William leads to murder charges against a teenager.
A heartfelt appeal for support emerges following the tragic death of a beloved mother.
3t training centre leads the way in survival skills for oil and gas workers.
A strange object in the sky sparks speculation among residents and experts alike.
Local authorities tackle a shed fire in Dundas Street, Stromness.
Authorities investigate a dispute involving a customer at a local pub.
Aberdeen secures victory over Rangers in a nail-biting penalty shootout at P&J Live.