Honda 's new signing Casey was quickest ahead of qualifying in Qatar . Australian was the fastest in both of Honda 's practice sessions at Bahrain . Seven - time world champion Valentino Rossi was off track with Australian 's old teammate . Italian complains of shoulder pain after finishing eighth for Ducati .
Honda 's new signing Casey Stoner quickest ahead of qualifying in Qatar . Australian was the fastest in both of Friday '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 eighth for Ducati .