The current series leader heads into the final two races with a 29 point advantage and with the clear aim of reclaiming the prestigious champion's title.
The British rider secured a blisteringly fast time that shot him to the top of table and set a new Magny-Cours best Superbike lap.
Team Manager, Ronald ten Kate said, “We couldn't have asked for a better result from James - his Superpole lap was nothing short of amazing. After the issues we have had during qualifying it was great to see James get out there and really go for it. It's his last Superbike round this weekend and it seems he was not going to let anybody take the last pole away from him. Anyway, we have done as much as we can do going into the race - let's see what race day brings."
"I think I must have taken a bit of inspiration from watching
Lewis Hamilton take pole position in his
F1 championship quest today,” said Toseland, “I really wanted to get pole in my final World Superbike race and start from the best position possible to get the points I need. Qualifying had its ups and downs this weekend but I think we've got there and I am ready to put everything I have into reclaiming the championship title."
