Michael van der Mark says there was no time he considered giving up chasing 'very important points' despite crashing his Honda and having a broken front brake.
Chaz Davies has obliterated the track record for World Superbike machines at Imola by storming to pole by half a second from team-mate Davide Giugliano.
Yamaha's Jorge Lorenzo closes gap at top of championship to seven points with victory at Catalunya, Pedrosa holds on for runner-up spot after late Marquez charge