MotoGP Japan - Full Qualifying Results.OCT-10-15.
Jorge Lorenzo snatches pole position after an unexpected challenge from team-mate Valentino Rossi.
Qualifying was delayed due to a big accident for Alex de Angelis in final practice. The Ioda rider was airlifted to hospital for further treatment and is described as 'conscious'.
Reigning MotoGP champion Marc Marquez recently underwent surgery on a fracture to his left hand, sustained in a mountain bike accident, while 2015 title contender Jorge Lorenzo sprained his left shoulder in a minibike accident last weekend.
Factory test riders Katsuyuki Nakasuga (Yamaha) and Takumi Takahashi (Honda) are making wild-card appearances for their home round, with countryman Kousuke Akiyoshi in place of the injured Karel Abraham...
Qualifying 2:
1. Jorge Lorenzo ESPMovistar Yamaha MotoGP (YZR-M1)1.43.790
2. Valentino Rossi ITAMovistar Yamaha MotoGP (YZR-M1)1.43.871
3. Marc Marquez ESPRepsol Honda Team (RC213V)1.44.216
4. Andrea Dovizioso ITADucati Team (Desmosedici GP15)1.44.322
5. Andrea Iannone ITADucati Team (Desmosedici GP15)1.44.436
6. Dani Pedrosa ESPRepsol Honda Team (RC213V)1.44.582
7. Aleix Espargaro ESPTeam Suzuki Ecstar (GSX-RR) 1.44.809
8. Cal Crutchlow GBRLCR Honda (RC213V)1.44.932
9. Bradley Smith GBRMonster Yamaha Tech 3 (YZR-M1)1.45.067
10. Maverick Viñales ESPTeam Suzuki Ecstar (GSX-RR)*1.45.081
11. Pol Espargaro ESPMonster Yamaha Tech 3 (YZR-M1)1.45.219
12. S.Redding Estrella Galicia 0,0 Marc VDS (RC213V)1.45.333
Qualifying 1:
13. Stefan Bradl GERFactory Aprilia Gresini (RS-GP)1.45.432
14. Y.Hernandez Octo Pramac R.(Desmosedici GP14.2)1.45.438
15. Katsuyuki Nakasuga JPNYamaha Factory R.(YZR-M1) 1.45.496
16. Alvaro Bautista ESPFactory Aprilia Gresini (RS-GP)1.45.608
17. D.Petrucci ITAOcto Pramac R.(Desmosedici GP14.2)1.45.691
18. H.Barbera ESPAvintia R.(Desmosedici GP14 Open)1.45.724
19. Takumi Takahashi JPNTeam HRC (RC213V)1.45.743
20. E.Laverty IRLAspar MotoGP Team (RC213V-RS)*1.45.751
21. Nicky Hayden USAAspar MotoGP Team (RC213V-RS)1.45.843
22. Jack Miller AUSLCR Honda (RC213V-RS)*1.46.039
23. Loris Baz FRAForward Racing (Forward Yamaha)*1.46.048
24. M,Demeglio FRAAvintia R.(Desmosedici GP14 Open)1.46.179
25. Toni Elias SPAForward Racing (Forward Yamaha)1.46.256
26. Kousuke Akiyoshi JPNAB Motoracing (RC213V-RS) 1.47.760
27. Alex De Angelis RSME-Motion IodaRacing (ART) No Time
Fastest practice time:
Jorge Lorenzo SPA Yamaha 1,44.089(FP3)
Official Motegi MotoGP records:
Best lap:
Jorge Lorenzo SPA Yamaha 1.44.089(2015)
Fastest race lap:
Jorge Lorenzo SPA Yamaha 1.45.350(2014)