Italian rider Andrea Iannone will start from pole position for the first time in his MotoGP career when he lines up for the Italian Grand Prix on Sunday.
The 25-year-old Ducati rider, who rode with a dislocated shoulder in the previous race in France a fortnight ago, posted the fastest time in qualifying at Mugello on Saturday to record his ninth career pole spot in all categories.
Spain’s two-time world champion Jorge Lorenzo, bidding for a third successive win this season, will start second on a Honda and Iannone’s teammate and compatriot Andrea Dovizioso was third fastest.
Italian legend Valentino Rossi leads the overall standings for Yamaha after five races.