American rider Nicky Hayden claimed provisional pole ahead of Sunday's British MotoGP at Donington Park.
Hayden clocked one minute, 29.295 seconds on his Honda in the first qualifying practice session.
Hayden's championship-leading team-mate Valentino Rossi was second fastest, 0.289 secs behind, with Ducati's Loris Capirossi third.
Max Biaggi, who trails Rossi in the championship standings by one point, was seventh fastest in 1:29.961.
Just read this in the BBC sports section... Hayden's team mate?????? Rossi????
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