That's good for a first day.
Just had a quick look to see what WSB are doing around Qatar on race tyres...
2005 Qatar WSBK - 26/02/2005:
Lap record: Troy Corser - 2min 1.244secs
So, James is 1.3 faster on similar tyres.
How many Brits could go 1.3 faster than Troy Corser, albeit on a M1 GP bike... and J will get faster yet.
Cool.
...and to think I've kicked his butt :P