Crutchlow and Smith advance to Q2

A tight Q1 session saw both Crutchlow & Smith head into Q2 to do battle for a top 12 grid spot for the Commercial Bank Grand Prix of Qatar.

There was an unfortunate fall for Aleix Espargaro (Team Suzuki Ecstar) as he slid off at Turn 1, sprinting back to the pits for his second bike. He was able to head back out with four minutes remaining. Alvaro Bautista (Aprilia Racing Team Gresini) suffered a late fall at Turn 14. Both were unhurt.

Jack Miller (Estrella Galicia 0,0 Marc VDS) went out with only three minutes remaining after a number of issues with his bike.

The MotoGP Q2 session is due to to start at 21:00 Local Time.

Click here for the full MotoGP Q1 results.