In an exclusive interview with bikesportnews.com's Edgar Jessop, Marlboro Ducati's Nicky Hayden has said that it was a shame that he and Dani Pedrosa fell out and that the Spaniard is a talented rider.

It would appear the freeze between the pair could now be thawing out with Hayden saying: "Being away from him I realize how much I miss him and especially Puig. No, kidding, Dani is a very talented rider."

Click here for the full interview.