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Yamaha Duet Pedrosa Doubt Beat

Jerez, Kompas.com - Dani Pedrosa's impressive show in the qualifying session at the Jerez Circuit, Spain, Saturday (1/5/10). Repsol Honda Pebalap this record the best time of one minute 39.202 seconds and beat three closest rivals, namely Jorge Lorenzo (Fiat Yamaha), Casey Stoner (Ducati) and Valentino Rossi (Fiat Yamaha), who in a row behind him.

Although took pole position, Pedrosa did not seem too optimistic to face the race this Sunday. Looking at Honda's performance so far, he's still unsure of the ability of the team to beat duet Yamaha, Lorenzo and Rossi.

"Indeed, I have to appear aggressive because they want to be in front of the grid. But, I never hope to achieve pole," said Pedrosa, Saturday (1/5/10).

"I think Yamaha still has something in their pocket for the race later. We are still seeking a rhythm for the race and I think we have to work hard for it.

"But for now we still have many problems. Pole is not a great deal of meaning for me, but this afternoon we have shown little change and let's see if we can deliver a good race."