Biaggi keeps top slot at Phillip Island
The 2010 champion was able to confirm the good performance of the new Ohlins forks and he also tried out a new swing-arm and fuel tank, amongst other things. The tests also revolved around a new engine spec, with a different power delivery.
There were two crashes during the day, involving SBK rookie Marco Melandri and Leon Camier, at the long left-hander leading onto the pit straight. The Italian hurt a finger, but not seriously, while Camier continued testing after his crash but then hit a seagull. With his arm swollen he decided to call it a day.
Tomorrow the tests will continue for a third and final day, but the weather forecast is for rain.
Unofficial times: 1. Biaggi (Aprilia) 1.32.3; 2. Camier (Aprilia) e Laverty (Yamaha) 1.32.5; 4. Melandri (Yamaha) 1.32.6.