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MotoGP’s best riders get to grips with Qatar circuit
Arabian Business brings you action from the practice sessions ahead of the Qatar MotoGP race

Ducati’s MotoGP rider Valentino Rossi of Italy, right, speaks during the free practice session at the Losail International Circuit in the Qatari capital Doha on March 18, 2011 ahead of the Grand Prix of Qatar. (KARIM JAAFAR/AFP/Getty Images)

Ducati’s MotoGP rider Valentino Rossi of Italy rides during the free practice session at the Losail International Circuit in the Qatari capital Doha on March 18, 2011 ahead of the Grand Prix of Qatar. (KARIM JAAFAR/AFP/Getty Images)

Ducati’s MotoGP rider Nicky Hayden of the US rides during the free practice session at the Losail International Circuit in the Qatari capital Doha on March 18, 2011 ahead of the Grand Prix of Qatar. (KARIM JAAFAR/AFP/Getty Images)

Pramac Ducati’s MotoGP rider Randy De Puniet of France rides during the free practice session at the Losail International Circuit in the Qatari capital Doha on March 18, 2011 ahead of the Grand Prix of Qatar. (KARIM JAAFAR/AFP/Getty Images)

Repsol Honda’s MotoGP rider Dani Pedrosa of Spain rides during the free practice session at the Losail International Circuit in the Qatari capital Doha on March 18, 2011 ahead of the Grand Prix of Qatar. (KARIM JAAFAR/AFP/Getty Images)

Miguel Oliveira of Portugal and Andalucia Cajasol crashes out during the free practice of Doha GP at Losail Circuit on March 18, 2011 in Doha, Qatar. (Mirco Lazzari gp/Getty Images)

Sandro Cortese of Germany and Intact-Racing Team Germany heads down a straight during the free practice of Doha GP at Losail Circuit on March 18, 2011 in Doha, Qatar. (Mirco Lazzari gp/Getty Images)