Stefan Bradl (Viessmann Kiefer Racing) will start the bwin Grande Prémio de Portugal from the front row after securing pole position. The German rider bettered Thomas Lüthi (Interwetten Paddock Moto2) in the final moments to snatch the top spot. Julián Simón (Mapfre Aspar) will join Bradl and Luthi on the front row.