Marco Melandri sets a quick pace in opening free practice at the Moscow Raceway, half a second clear of nearest rivals Chaz Davies and Davide Giugliano.
"The results of the CAT were negative, and the American should be discharged this evening or tomorrow morning, but in any case he won't take part in the Grand Prix."
"I just feel completely sorry for Ducati that Valentino has gone there and done nothing but complain about the bike for almost two years" - Casey Stoner.