Stoner 's new signing Casey Stoner quickest ahead of qualifying in Losail . Stoner , the 2007 world champion in motorcycling 's elite class , also set the fastest time in windy conditions in Friday 's opening session of 1:55:457 as he again headed off Pedrosa , with Spies third . Australian was the fastest in both of 2007 's practice sessions at Losail . Seven -time world champion Valentino Rossi was off pace with Stoner 's old team . Italian complains of shoulder pain after finishing 14th for Losail .
Stoner 's new signing Casey Stoner quickest ahead of qualifying in Losail . Australian was the fastest in both of 2007 's practice sessions at Losail . Seven -time world champion Valentino Rossi was off pace with Stoner 's old team . Italian complains of shoulder pain after finishing 14th for Losail .