250: Lorenzo confirms home pole, Locatelli hurt.

Reigning 250cc world champion Jorge Lorenzo was at his dominant best in final qualifying for his home Spanish Grand Prix.

Lorenzo rebuffed the challenge of arch-rival Hector Barbera by 0.284secs as tempers again flared between the ex-team-mates - resulting in a number of angry gestures being exchanged. Lorenzo and Barbera will lock horns tomorrow on the front row with fellow Spaniard Julian Simon and 2006 world championship runner-up Andrea Dovizioso all looking to take the holeshot when the red light goes out.

Reigning 125cc world champion Alvaro Bautista, a non-finisher in Qatar two weeks ago, heads row two, followed by Marco Simoncelli, Shuhei Aoyama and Thomas Luthi.

Alex de Angelis suffered a small accident at low speed in the afternoon session, and will be disappointed to only start from 13th tomorrow.

Meanwhile, the paddock awaits news of the condition of Roberto Locatelli, who suffered an horrific accident in this morning's final practice session and remains in hospital at nearby Cadiz. The full extent of the popular veteran's injuries are not yet known.

Final qualifying - Jerez:

1. Lorenzo (Aprilia)
2. Barbera (Aprilia) +0.284secs
3. Simon (Honda) +0.608secs
4. Dovizioso (Honda) +0.665secs
5. Bautista (Aprilia) +0.856secs
6. Simoncelli (Gilera) +1.044secs
7. Debon (Aprilia) +1.086secs
8. Luthi (Aprilia) +1.101secs
9. Kallio (KTM) +1.122secs
10. de Angelis (Aprilia) +1.259secs

24. Laverty (Honda) +4.181secs