Ulsterman Jeremy McWilliams produced a stunning qualifying performance today to claim a provisional front row spot for the penultimate MotoGP race of the season at Phillip Island in Australia.

Daijiro Kato survived a morning accident to take pole position for the Pacific Grand Prix at Motegi in Japan.

Alex Barros believes his season is back on track after a competitive fifth place in the Spanish Grand Prix - although the West Honda star claims that result could have been even better.

New world champion Valentino Rossi secured his 10th MotoGP victory of the season at Sepang in Malaysia just one week after winning the 500cc world championship.