Alex Lowes claimed pole position during FIM Superbike World Championship Superpole qualifying Saturday at Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours, in France. Riding his factory Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR on Pirelli rain tires, Lowes navigated the wet, 2.7-mile course in 1:51.946 to lead the field.
Nicolo Bulega, the reigning Supersport World Champion, was second-best with a 1:52.718 on his Aruba.it Racing Ducati Panigale V4 R.
Scott Redding earned the third and final spot on the front row with a time of 1:52.799 on his Bonovo Action BMW M 1000 RR.
Redding’s teammate, American Garrett Gerloff qualified fourth at 1:53.027.
