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Difficult start for Pramac d'Antin riders

The first day of free practice has not been absolutely positive for the Pramac d'Antin team of Alex Barros and Chaz Davies, both suffering from different problems that prevented either from finishing in the top ten. Without a doubt, the weather will be a decisive factor in Saturday's qualifying Practice, as frequent and strong rainstorms have been taking place these last days during the Malaysian afternoons, and are expected to continue throughout the weekend.

Alex Barros completed 17 laps and commented after free practice: "The conditions we had today were complicated, with the new asphalt not giving sufficient "grip" and the weather making it difficult to reach an ideal point with the set up. Tomorrow I have many things to test during Free Practice 3, and I hope that it doesn't rain so I can make the most of Qualifying and get myself into a better position."

Chaz Davies said : "My position isn't so good, but I'm not totally dissatisfied because this afternoon at the end of the session we modified some things and the results were beneficial. I know that I need to be more confident at some points around the circuit, mainly in some of the corners, so that I can get the most out of the Ducati. Tomorrow I hope to continue improving and get a good spot on the grid for Sunday."

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