The Qatar MotoGP opener’s revised schedule has resulted in the two practice sessions held in daylight hours being “wasted”, according to Cal Crutchlow. For 2018, the schedule at the Losail circuit was brought into line with the other tracks on the grand prix calendar, with four days of track action being condensed into three and the race start time moved forward two hours. This has resulted in FP1 and FP3 both being held during the afternoon in much warmer conditions than would be expected for the race, which is set to take place at 7pm local time on Sunday. LCR Honda rider Crutchlow, who ended the first day of running eighth, half a second slower than pacesetter Andrea Dovizioso,...
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