Telefónica MoviStar Honda MotoGP rider Sete Gibernau will start tomorrow’s Italian Grand Prix from pole position in the knowledge that he has given everything since arriving at Mugello on Wednesday afternoon. The Spaniard set a sensational lap time yesterday, destroying the Tuscan track record by 1.7 seconds and was once again the fastest man on the track today as his rivals failed to threaten his pole time. The most important thing for Sete, however, is his race rhythm  - the only thing the Spaniard didn’t get to check today was whether he could beat his fastest lap here as he was held up by a slower rider at the end of the session. Overall, the situation at the moment couldn’t be better. His team-mate Colin Edwards managed to improve his time from yesterday by eight tenths but this was only good enough for twelfth on the grid .The American is hoping to find a solution in the morning warm-up that will improve his chances in the race.

SETE GIBERNAU

(1^st, 1’49”553): “The best thing about today, without doubt, was that we set a good race pace. I am really satisfied because we were quickest yesterday and again today, even though I couldn’t improve my lap time because of traffic on the track. But these things happen and it’s not a problem. We are working in the right way and now we just need to decide which tyre to use in the race. So far my feeling is good and hopefully it can be justified in the race”.

COLIN EDWARDS

(12^th, 150”970): “At the start of the session we changed a few things to improve the feeling, but we didn’t come up with any sort of solution. I can’t be too happy because I haven’t got a clear set-up for tomorrow’s race. We’ve got a lot of work to do and hopefully I can find something in the warm-up”.

FAUSTO GRESINI

(Team Manager): “We've done some good work this weekend. Once more Sete was the fastest rider out there and he's in good shape. Today we concentrated on preparing for the race and tomorrow all we have to do is make some small adjustments. Colin was unable to get comfortable with the bike, and he didn’t get a set-up. I hope that tomorrow he can get a good start and ride with the lead group.”.

LAP TIMES

1. Sete Gibernau (Spa/Honda) 1’49”553
2. Nicky Hayden (USA/Honda) a 0”369
3. Valentino Rossi (Ita/Yamaha) a 0”373
4. Alex Barros (Bra/Honda) a 0”505
5. Marco Melandri (Ita/Yamaha) a 0”762

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