Jorge Lorenzo sets the quickest time in qualifying for first race of MotoGP season . Pedrosa is seeking to improve his record at Losail -- one of only two circuits on the current calendar where the Spaniard has yet to win in any category of bikes . World champion outshines new Italian teammate Alexander Rossi in Qatar . Spaniard will start in first row alongside Cal Crutchlow and compatriot Dani Pedrosa . Two - time world champion Rossi is on the third row in seventh place .
Jorge Lorenzo sets the quickest time in qualifying for first race of MotoGP season . World champion outshines new Italian teammate Alexander Rossi in Qatar . Spaniard will start in first row alongside Cal Crutchlow and compatriot Dani Pedrosa . Two - time world champion Rossi is on the third row in seventh place .