Sachsenring: Jorge Lorenzo secured his fourth successive pole position on Saturday in qualifying for the German Grand Prix while Valentino Rossi took fifth spot, just six weeks after breaking his leg.

Yamaha rider Lorenzo, who had to complete qualifying on his spare bike, is seeking his sixth win of this year's MotoGP championship, which he leads with 165 points.

Lorenzo has started on the front of the grid in the three last Grand Prixs that he has gone on to win, at Silverstone, Assen and Barcelona.

LEFT: Italy's Valentino Rossi of team Fiat Yamaha steers his bike during the qualifying practice of the MotoGP race at the Sachsenring Circuit yesterday How do you like the new new mid-day.com experience? Share your feedback and help us improve. Read Next Story Soderling battles into Baastad final, Serena hurt› Trending Stories Latest Photos Latest Videos Latest Web Stories ADVERTISEMENT Mid-Day Fast ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT