Both riders worked on base settings for their Honda RC211V machines. American, Hayden completed a successful simulated race distance run whilst Brazilian team mate Barros continued to make progress on the road back to full recovery following his winter shoulder surgery.

Nicky Hayden - “Today was OK but I still would have liked to have made more progress. We’ve been trying to find a good base set-up after the big tyre test yesterday. We changed things around a little and found a base that worked better although we still tried some more tyres today. I did a long 25- lap run that was faster than my race time (Hayden finished third in the race). I did my best lap time at the end of the day which is encouraging. I’ve got a few things to think about tonight – where I can really gain a little time – the S-corner in particular.  I want to end the test on a high tomorrow and have a big day – just like the final day in Sepang.”

Tuesday best lap 1m31.50; 100 laps
Wednesday best lap; 1m31.18; 85 laps

Alex Barros - “Yesterday I made a lot of laps – many of them consecutive – and felt pretty sore this morning with the shoulder. We made quite a few changes on the machine to help it turn better – we use the 16.5 inch front rim – and everything started to feel better and it was possible to go faster. However as the day moved on my shoulder started to feel some pain so I listen to my body. I will take a good rest tonight and use the ice again that helps. Tomorrow we will start with the same settings and hope to finish this important test session in good shape.”

Tuesday best lap 1m31.78; 80 laps
Wednesday best lap 1m31.59; 58 laps