Simoncelli completes test on top

Reigning champion Marco Simoncelli completed his two-day 250GP test at Valencia by claiming the fastest time once again.

The Italian, returning to action after winning last year's title, lapped quicker than he did on the first day, lowering his best time to 1min 36.4secs, while his 80 laps also made him the busiest rider on track.

The Metis Gilera RSA rider was run closer this time though, edging out Roberto Locatelli by two tenths of a second, while Honda's Hector Faubel rounded out the top three.

Rathapark Wilairot, Alex Baldolini and Karl Abraham completed the top six runners.

Valencia 250cc test – day two (top six)

1. Marco Simoncelli Gilera 1min 36.4secs
2. Roberto Locatelli Gilera 1min 36.6secs
3. Héctor Faubel Honda 1min 36.7secs
4. Rathapark Wilairot Honda 1min 36.8secs
5. Alex Baldolini Aprilia 1min 37.6secs
6. Karel Abraham Aprilia 1min 38.5secs