Overcome Simoncelli, Stoner Pole Position

Casey Stoner ensure dominance, in the British MotoGP. Having always be the fastest in free practice sessions, the Honda rider took pole after defeating Marco Simoncelli.

Before managed to become the drivers with the best time, Stoner had to overcome Simoncelli that in the last minute qualifying session on Saturday (06/11/2011) night local time, had recorded the best time.

However, in the end time of 2:02.020 made ​​Stoner was not exceeded until the session ended. As a result, he will start the race on Sunday (06/12/2011) from the position at the front.

Simoncelli, who raced to San Carlo Honda Gresini, while it must be satisfied occupy two positions, although at the end of the session was Jorge Lorenzo moved to third position.

Failed to transcend time Simoncelli, the defending champion Lorenzo eventually inhabit the top three in this session. Yamaha rider was followed by teammate, Ben Spies. Meanwhile, Honda's Andrea Dovizioso of five positions.

Ducati rider Valentino Rossi meanwhile appears not satisfactory so that can only record the time that made him occupy the position 13.

This session also gave birth to the incident Nahas for Tech 3 Yamaha Monster racer Cal Crutchlow. Just a few minute walking sessions, he had fallen from his bike. He reportedly suffered an injury to the collarbone and a concussion.

British MotoGP qualifying result:

1. Casey Stoner AUS Repsol Honda Team 2m 2.020s
2. Marco Simoncelli ITA San Carlo Honda Gresini 2m 2.208s
3. Jorge Lorenzo ESP Yamaha Factory Racing 2m 2.237s
4. Ben Spies USA Yamaha Factory Racing 2m 2.677s
5. Andrea Dovizioso ITA Repsol Honda Team 2m 3.212s
6. Karel Abraham CZE Cardion AB Motoracing 2m 4.151s
7. Nicky Hayden USA Ducati Marlboro Team 2m 4.304s
8. Colin Edwards USA Monster Yamaha Tech 3 2m 4.508s
9. Alvaro Bautista ESP Rizla Suzuki MotoGP 2m 4.520s
10. Randy de Puniet FRA Pramac Racing Team 2m 4.589s
11. Hiroshi Aoyama JPN San Carlo Honda Gresini 2m 4.919s
12. Hector Barbera ESP Mapfre Aspar Team 2m 5.164s
13. Valentino Rossi ITA Ducati Marlboro Team 2m 5.781s
14. Toni Elias ESP LCR Honda MotoGP 2m 5.862s
15. Loris Capirossi ITA Pramac Racing Team 2m 6.256s
16. Cal Crutchlow GBR Monster Yamaha Tech 3 2m 7.911s