The bike was wonderful, it worked really well throughout the session and the times came easily. I had a few problems with my new leathers after my old ones were stolen at Misano last week, but they should loosen up for tomorrow. We had a few problems during the session which meant we were in and out of the pits a lot. I ll just have to think things through a bit better and then we ll be OK tomorrow. Castrol Honda's Tady Okada was sixth fastest after holding a provisional front row position for much of the session.
Seventh position is fine for the moment but the rider still needs to improve.
Pier-Francesco Chili eighth, former champion Troy Corser ninth and defending champion Colin Edwards 10th after a crash early in the session at the chicane. I wrecked the session because of it.