Toseland takes ninth as Ducati ace breaks lap record on the way to his fourth consecutive pole position
REIGNING MOTOGP World Champion Casey Stoner, dominated qualifying at the Sachsenring today, clinching pole position ahead of tomorrow's Grand Prix.
The Australian clinched his fourth consecutive pole, breaking the lap record with a best of 1:21.067. Stoner also smashed the circuit record during practice yesterday.
Repsol Honda's Dani Pedrosa claimed second on the grid in a late, last lap bid on qualifying rubber. Colin Edwards continued his excellent form taking third spot ahead of tomorrow's race.
Valentino Rossi couldn't match Stoner's form, ending the session in a lowly seventh place. Britain's James Toseland managed a respectable ninth as the hour-long stint drew to a close.
Stoner's result means Bridgestone stand an excellent chance of claiming their first two-wheeled victory at the Sachsenring tomorrow.
Sachsenring MotoGP Qualifying Results
1 Casey Stoner Ducati MotoGP 1:21.067
2 Daniel Pedrosa Honda HRC 1:21.420
3 Colin Edwards Yamaha Tech3 1:21.519
4 Andrea Dovizioso Honda Scot 1:21.656
5 Jorge Lorenzo Yamaha Factory 1:21.795
6 Randy De Puniet Honda LCR 1:21.821
7 Valentino Rossi Yamaha Factory 1:21.845
8 Nicky Hayden Honda HRC 1:21.876
9 Shinya Nakano Honda Gresini 1:21.920
10 Alex De Angelis Honda Gresini 1:21.977
11 James Toseland Yamaha Tech3 1:22.126
12 Antonio Elias Ducati d Antin 1:22.256
13 Loris Capirossi Suzuki MotoGP 1:22.542
14 Chris Vermeulen Suzuki MotoGP 1:22.601
15 Sylvain Guintoli Ducati d Antin 1:22.938
16 Marco Melandri Ducati MotoGP 1:23.131
17 Anthony West Kawasaki Racing 1:23.158
