Spain's MotoGP rider Jorge Lorenzo of Fiat Yamaha Team lifts his tyre during the morning practice session at Sepang International Circuit, outside Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 09 October 2010. The Malaysian Motorcycling Grand Prix will take place on October 10. EPA/AHMAD YUSNI
Italian MotoGP rider Valentino Rossi (L) of Fiat Yamaha rides behind French Randy De Puniet (R) of LCR Honda during the qualifying session at Sepang International Circuit, outside Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 09 October 2010. The Malaysian Motorcycling Grand Prix will take place on October 10. EPA/SHAMSHAHRIN SHAMSUDIN
Spanish Moto2 rider Julian Simon of Mapfre Aspar Team speeds during the qualifying session at Sepang International Circuit, outside Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 09 October 2010. The Malaysian Motorcycling Grand Prix will take place on October 10. EPA/SHAMSHAHRIN SHAMSUDIN
Italian MotoGP rider Valentino Rossi (R) of Fiat Yamaha Team and his compatriot Marco Simoncelli (L) of San Carlo Honda Gresini compete during the qualifying session at Sepang International Circuit, outside Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 09 October 2010. The Malaysian Motorcycling Grand Prix will take place on October 10. EPA/AHMAD YUSNI
Swiss Moto2 rider Thomas Luethi of Interwetten Moriwaki Moto2 prepares for the qualifying session at Sepang International Circuit, outside Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 09 October 2010. The Malaysian Motorcycling Grand Prix will take place on October 10. EPA/AHMAD YUSNI
Spain's Moto2 rider Toni Elias of Gresini Racing Moto2 looks at a monitor before the qualifying session at Sepang International Circuit, outside Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 09 October 2010. The Malaysian Motorcycling Grand Prix will take place on October 10. EPA/AHMAD YUSNI
Spain's MotoGP rider Jorge Lorenzo of Fiat Yamaha Team speeds during the qualifying session at Sepang International Circuit, outside Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 09 October 2010. The Malaysian Motorcycling Grand Prix will take place on October 10. EPA/SHAMSHAHRIN SHAMSUDIN
Spanish Moto2 rider Toni Elias of Gresini Racing speeds during the qualifying session at Sepang International Circuit, outside Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 09 October 2010. The Malaysian Motorcycling Grand Prix will take place on October 10. EPA/SHAMSHAHRIN SHAMSUDIN
Italian MotoGP rider Valentino Rossi of Fiat Yamaha speeds during the qualifying session at Sepang International Circuit, outside Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 09 October 2010. The Malaysian Motorcycling Grand Prix will take place on October 10. EPA/SHAMSHAHRIN SHAMSUDIN
Spain's MotoGP rider Jorge Lorenzo of Fiat Yamaha Team speeds during the qualifying session at Sepang International Circuit, outside Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 09 October 2010. The Malaysian Motorcycling Grand Prix will take place on October 10. EPA/AHMAD YUSNI
Swiss Moto2 rider Thomas Luethi of Interwetten Moriwaki prepares during the morning practice session at Sepang International Circuit, outside Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 09 October 2010. The Malaysian Motorcycling Grand Prix will take place on October 10. EPA/SHAMSHAHRIN SHAMSUDIN
Spanish Moto2 rider Toni Elias of Gresini Racing leaves the pit for the morning practice session at Sepang International Circuit, outside Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 09 October 2010. The Malaysian Motorcycling Grand Prix will take place on October 10. EPA/SHAMSHAHRIN SHAMSUDIN
Italian MotoGP rider Valentino Rossi (C) of Fiat Yamaha Team talks with team members during the morning practice session at Sepang International Circuit, outside Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 09 October 2010. The Malaysian Motorcycling Grand Prix will take place on October 10. EPA/SHAMSHAHRIN SHAMSUDIN
Spain's MotoGP rider Jorge Lorenzo of Fiat Yamaha Team celebrates after taking the pole position in the qualifying session at Sepang International Circuit, outside Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 09 October 2010. The Malaysian Motorcycling Grand Prix will take place on October 10. EPA/AHMAD YUSNI
US MotoGP rider Nicky Hayden of Ducati Marlboro leaves the pit for the morning practice session at Sepang International Circuit, outside Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 09 October 2010. The Malaysian Motorcycling Grand Prix will take place on October 10. EPA/SHAMSHAHRIN SHAMSUDIN
Finland's MotoGP rider Mika Kallio of Pramac Racing Team takes a corner during the morning practice session at Sepang International Circuit, outside Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 09 October 2010. The Malaysian Motorcycling Grand Prix will take place on October 10. EPA/AHMAD YUSNI
Italian MotoGP rider Valentino Rossi of Fiat Yamaha Team leaves the pit for the morning practice session at Sepang International Circuit, outside Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 09 October 2010. The Malaysian Motorcycling Grand Prix will take place on October 10. EPA/SHAMSHAHRIN SHAMSUDIN
Spain's MotoGP rider Jorge Lorenzo of Fiat Yamaha Team lift his tyre during the morning practice session at Sepang International Circuit, outside Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 09 October 2010. The Malaysian Motorcycling Grand Prix will take place on October 10. EPA/AHMAD YUSNI
Italian MotoGP rider Andrea Dovizioso of Repsol Honda leaves the pit for the morning practice session at Sepang International Circuit, outside Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 09 October 2010. The Malaysian Motorcycling Grand Prix will take place on October 10. EPA/SHAMSHAHRIN SHAMSUDIN
Italian MotoGP rider Valentino Rossi of Fiat Yamaha Team lifts his tyre during the morning practice session at Sepang International Circuit, outside Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 09 October 2010. The Malaysian Motorcycling Grand Prix will take place on October 10. EPA/AHMAD YUSNI
Australian MotoGP rider Casey Stoner of Ducati Marlboro Team takes a corner during the morning practice session at Sepang International Circuit, outside Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 09 October 2010. The Malaysian Motorcycling Grand Prix will take place on October 10. EPA/AHMAD YUSNI
Italian MotoGP rider Valentino Rossi of Fiat Yamaha Team stretches his leg during the morning practice session at Sepang International Circuit, outside Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 09 October 2010. The Malaysian Motorcycling Grand Prix will take place on October 10. EPA/AHMAD YUSNI
Swiss Moto2 rider Thomas Luethi of Interwetten Moriwaki Moto2 takes a corner during the free practice session at Sepang International Circuit, outside Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 08 October 2010. The Malaysian Motorcycling Grand Prix will take place on October 10. EPA/AHMAD YUSNI
Spain's Moto2 rider Toni Elias (C) of Gresini Racing and his Ukrainian team mate Vladimir Ivanov (R) prepare to leave the pit during the free practice session at Sepang International Circuit, outside Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 08 October 2010. The Malaysian Motorcycling Grand Prix will take place on October 10. EPA/SHAMSHAHRIN SHAMSUDIN
Italian MotoGP rider Valentino Rossi of Fiat Yamaha Team prepares to take a corner during the free practice session at Sepang International Circuit, outside Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 08 October 2010. The Malaysian Motorcycling Grand Prix will take place on October 10. EPA/AHMAD YUSNI
Spanish MotoGP rider Jorge Lorenzo of Fiat Yamaha in action during the free practice session at Sepang International Circuit, outside Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 08 October 2010. The Malaysian Motorcycling Grand Prix will take place on October 10. EPA/SHAMSHAHRIN SHAMSUDIN
Italian MotoGP rider Valentino Rossi of Fiat Yamaha Team in action during the free practice session at Sepang International Circuit, outside Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 08 October 2010. The Malaysian Motorcycling Grand Prix will take place on October 10. EPA/SHAMSHAHRIN SHAMSUDIN
Italian MotoGP rider Andrea Dovizioso of Repsol Honda Team prepares to take a corner during the free practice session at Sepang International Circuit, outside Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 08 October 2010. The Malaysian Motorcycling Grand Prix will take place on October 10. EPA/AHMAD YUSNI
Spain's Moto2 rider Toni Elias of Gresini Racing Moto2 takes a corner during the free practice session at Sepang International Circuit, outside Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 08 October 2010. The Malaysian Motorcycling Grand Prix will take place on October 10. EPA/AHMAD YUSNI
US MotoGP rider Ben Spies of Yamaha Monster in action during the free practice session at Sepang International Circuit, outside Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 08 October 2010. The Malaysian Motorcycling Grand Prix will take place on October 10. EPA/SHAMSHAHRIN SHAMSUDIN
Australian MotoGP rider Casey Stoner of Ducati Marlboro in action during the free practice session at Sepang International Circuit, outside Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 08 October 2010. The Malaysian Motorcycling Grand Prix will take place on October 10. EPA/SHAMSHAHRIN SHAMSUDIN
Australian MotoGP rider Casey Stoner of Ducati Marlboro takes a corner during the free practice session at Sepang International Circuit, outside Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 08 October 2010. The Malaysian Motorcycling Grand Prix will take place on October 10. EPA/AHMAD YUSNI
