Lorenzo seizes Silverstone pole
Eurosport - Sat, 19 Jun 15:00:00 2010
Jorge Lorenzo clinched pole position for the British Grand Prix at Silverstone with a fastest lap time of 2:03.308.
The Fiat Yamaha rider jostled for the lead with Randy de Puniet and Dani Pedrosa, but had just enough to ensure that the title leader holds ascendancy ahead of Sunday's race.
Silverstone hadn’t held a round of the motorcycle grand prix world championship since 1986, after which it moved to Donington Park, and the weather stayed fair as the riders fought for contention.
De Puniet was second quickest with Pedrosa third, and the pair both had to be helped away from the track after falling on their final laps.
The Spaniard, winner of the previous race at Mugello in Italy and 25 points behind Lorenzo, had difficulty getting up and was taken away on a stretcher to a waiting ambulance.
De Puniet had appeared to be heading for a surprise first career pole until Lorenzo pushed him off the top with the seconds ticking away to the chequered flag, before he fell from his bike looking to reclaim the top spot.
Andrea Dovizioso started slowly, but the Italian powered into fourth spot with Australian Casey Stoner going sixth fastest after American Nicky Hayden.
Lorenzo, having assumed pole position, will be keen to capitalise on his advantage with De Puniet and Pedrosa having to regain their strength after their falls for the race.
British Grand Prix qualifying result:
1. Jorge Lorenzo (Spain) Yamaha 2mins 03.308secs
2. Randy de Puniet (France) Honda 2:03.434
3. Dani Pedrosa (Spain) Honda 2:03.586
4. Andrea Dovizioso (Italy) Honda 2:03.995
5. Nicky Hayden (US) Ducati 2:04.332
6. Casey Stoner (Australia) Ducati 2:04.394
7. Ben Spies (US) Yamaha 2:04.477
8. Marco Melandri (Italy) Honda 2:04.555
9. Marco Simoncelli (Italy) Honda 2:04.868
10. Colin Edwards (US) Yamaha 2:05.035
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