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First official MotoGP test in 2008 at Jerez took place in dry but windy conditions, which allowed riders to put lot of laps in preparation for forthcomming season opener in Qatar. Nicky Hayden led his first day of the testing with time 1:39.200, which is still slower than lap record set by Loris Capirossi on 990cc machine back in 2006 (1:39.064). Randy de Puniet was second, having another impressive outing on Honda, in front of two Yamaha riders, Colin Edwards and James Toseland. Top riders set their fastest times on qualifiers. All riders, including still recovering Pedrosa and Hopkins, were present on test. Read rider impressions after first day of Jerez test.

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