Maverick Vinales claims pole position for the 2019 Qatar MotoGP season-opener. Expects a big group to battle at the front for the opening ten laps of the race.
Fabio Quartararo gains more attention than star attraction five-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton at Petronas Yamaha after bolting to fifth place in qualifying
Marc Marquez keeps hold of top spot with his Friday practice lap record as Repsol Honda team-mate Jorge Lorenzo suffers a heavy high-side in FP3
'All the riders pushed for 7pm' but the 2019 Qatar MotoGP will start at 8pm. Cal Crutchlow warns 'there won't be any finishes' if dew forms on the track.