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The Monster Yamaha Tech 3 duo will start tomorrow’s Gran Premio Aperol di San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini from the second and third rows.

The young American was crowned the 2010 Champion after finishing second to the Brit in the final race at Misano, after both battled to the very end for the title.

The reigning World Champion qualified in fourth place for Sunday’s race at Misano and said that the decision on which rear tyre to use will be central to his fortunes.

The Australian qualified on the front row at Misano and was pleased with the improvements made on his Ducati Desmosedici GP10.

Still recovering from his broken leg the LCR Honda rider defied the pain once more to get himself on the second row at Misano.

The motogp.com commentator looks ahead to race day at Misano after Saturday’s qualifying session and gives his thoughts on who will be celebrating.

The World Championship leader was extremely pleased with second position on the grid for Sunday’s race at Misano following qualifying, after overcoming the difficulties he experienced on Friday.

The Repsol Honda rider is keen to secure his first back-to-back premier class wins this Sunday at Misano, and gave himself the best possible chance by securing pole position.

Following confirmation last week that they would be running a Ducati machine once more next season, the Aspar Team has announced that the premier class rookie will continue with the Spanish set-up.

Watch this free motogp.com video to see the World Champion’s new helmet design!

In a special motogp.com feature the Interwetten Honda MotoGP Team rider and his Crew Chief discuss the processes involved in their race starts, and the Japanese star also talks about his return from injury.

The Moto2 Championship leader topped qualifying for the Gran Premio Aperol di San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini, with Redding, Simón and Cluzel joining him on the front row.

The Repsol Honda rider edged out Jorge Lorenzo and Casey Stoner in a fantastic duel for top spot on the starting grid for Sunday’s Gran Premio Aperol di San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini, with Valentino Rossi qualifying in fourth for his home race.

A strong final lap from the Bancaja Aspar rider secured him his second 125cc pole of the season, ahead of Márquez, Terol and Espargaró.

The Fimmco Speed Up rider was fastest in Moto2 FP2 at Misano, ahead of a feisty Mattia Pasini and Scott Redding.

The Fiat Yamaha rider was the leader in the second and final practice before qualifying at Misano on Saturday, ahead of Pedrosa and Stoner.

The 125cc Championship leader set a new best lap record as he edged rival and yesterday’s fastest rider Nico Terol in the second and final free practice at Misano.

The Italian Moto2 rider gives motogp.com a guided tour of a turn of the San Marino track.

Colin Edwards and Ben Spies made an encouraging start to the weekend, the Monster Yamaha Tech 3 Team pairing able to secure top six places in the opening free practice session.

The motogp.com Pit Lane reporter and co-commentator gives his view on how the weekend could unfold after the first practice session was run on Friday.