Estoril, Portugal News

QUEDGELEY's Moto2 rising star Scott Redding had a disappointing race at the Portuguese circuit of Estoril after such a positive finish the previous Sunday, writes Alannah Fellows.

The second European round of the 2012 season continued today with the 60 minutes which decided the starting grid of the last Portuguese race, finally under a full sunny sky.

It was the same old story for Ratthapark Wilairot at Estoril today, the Thai rider again unable to find any confidence with his Moriwaki machine and forced to accept a position near the back of the grid for tomorrow's Moto2 Grand Prix of Portugal.

Repsol clocks second fastest time in first day of practice for Portuguese Grand Prix Moto2 World Championship leader Marc MA rquez started strong at round three of the season, which takes place this weekend at the AutA3dromo de Estoril.

Repsol leads timesheets on first day of practice for Portuguese Grand Prix. Dani Pedrosa ends Friday in fourth.