Jorge Lorenzo denied Yamaha teammate and title rival Valentino Rossi pole position for the Japanese MotoGP in a qualifying shootout.Lorenzo maintained his perfect record of topping every session at Motegi this weekend, but had to secure his fourth pole position of the season after the chequered flag was shown. The...

Jorge Lorenzo stormed to another fastest time in third practice for MotoGP's Japanese Grand Prix at Motegi, despite a strong late challenge from the Ducatis.Andrea Iannone and Andrea Dovizioso looked set to threaten Yamaha rider Lorenzo's weekend-long supremacy when they put on the extra soft rear tyres for the final...