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.

Italy’s Valentino Rossi confirmed himself as the world’s top rider when he won the first-ever MotoGP title with victory in Brazil.

Ulsterman Jeremy McWilliams enjoyed his best performance of the season as the Proton KR rider finished third in final qualifying for today’s Brazilian GP in Rio de Janiero.