Dani Pedrosa Has Grabbed Pole Position

Dani Pedrosa grabbed pole position for Sunday's Australian MotoGP at Phillip Island.

Home hero Stoner, who won the title two weeks ago in Japan, was 0.615 off the pace.

Pedrosa's time was two-tenths of a second slower than the lap record set last year by American Nicky Hayden.

Hayden, who claimed the world title in 2006, will start from fourth on his Honda.

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Valentino Rossi criticises his Yamaha team

Pedrosa, currently third in the championship behind Stoner, took his third pole position of the season.

Rossi, meanwhile, has voiced dissatisfaction with his Yamaha team after missing out on the title again.

Rossi, 28, is due to become a free agent when his Yamaha contract runs out after the 2008 season.