Casey Stoner of Australia and the Repsol Honda Team takes part in the free practice session at the Losail International Circuit in the Qatari capital Doha. Stoner threw down the gauntlet to his rivals... more 

Casey Stoner of Australia and the Repsol Honda Team takes part in the free practice session at the Losail International Circuit in the Qatari capital Doha. Stoner threw down the gauntlet to his rivals in impressive style on Thursday when he topped the first free practice for the season-opening Grand Prix of Qatar less