Lucas Mahias took control on day one by finishing on top in both practice sessions as action got underway in the final round of the World Supersport Championship at the Losail International Circuit.
Lucas Mahias has moved closer to sealing the 2017 World Supersport championship by taking his maiden pole position of the year at the season finale with a lap record on the GRT Yamaha.
Anthony West says he's in talks about a potential switch to the MCE British Superbike championship, having left the series in 2012 on the eve of the season opener.
Michael Laverty has British Superbike Championship glory in his sights this year, after agreeing terms to rejoin a team that he affirms really 'stepped up a notch' in 2009 - Relentless Suzuki