Stoner Pole in Mugello

Casey Stoner

After recording the best time in session III in Italy GP, Jorge Lorenzo had to settle for fifth place in the start of the race at the circuit MotoGP Mugello. Therefore, Casey Stoner appeared to be the fastest qualifying session.

In the beginning phase, the weather a little friendly until the drivers are able to maximize his motorcycle. Slick tires selected contestants make them not see obstacles to applying the best time.

Stoner who want to get the full points at Mugello appeared quite formidable with a record time of 1m48,034. However successful this Stoner took pole position not because of the luck factor regardless of the weather suddenly changed quickly in the qualifying session.

Drizzle that fell in the qualifying session making the drivers had trouble finding the potential of his motorcycle. With a wet track conditions in the last five minutes to make rider forced into the pit.

Although rain in the qualifying session, Team Yamaha Factory Racing Team could expect much because Ben Spies began the race in second place. While third place followed by Marco Simoncelli, who notes the time 48,451.1 m.

What about Dani Pedrosa who had dropped back to the path? Repsol Honda Racing Team driver would have to be satisfied at the start position of the started eight. Meanwhile, Valentino Rossi will start the race at his favorite circuit at position 12.

GP Italy Qualifying Session Results

1 Casey Stoner 1:48.034
2 Ben Spies +00.445
3 Marco Simoncelli +00.451
4 Andrea Dovizioso +00.660
5 Jorge Lorenzo +00.722
6 Colin Edwards +00.940
7 Cal Crutchlow +00.987
8 Dani Pedrosa +01.364
9 Nicky Hayden +01.475
10 Hector Barbera +01.629
11 Karel Abraham +01.644
12 Valentino Rossi +01.868
13 Hiroshi Aoyama +02.122
14 Alvaro Bautista +02.426
15 Randy de Puniet +02.617
16 Toni Elias +02.708