Marco Simoncelli is fully focused on converting his well-earned pole position into victory at Assen on Sunday afternoon, with the Gresini rider losing out on possible victories and podium finishes on numerous occasions so far this season. The Italian has retired from three of the first six races in 2011 and, had a controversial coming together with Repsol Honda's Dani Pedrosa at the French Grand Prix last month.
However, after securing his second MotoGP pole at the Dutch venue this afternoon, Simoncelli is determined to reach the chequered flag in a strong position.
"Obviously I am really happy but right now I just want everything to go to plan on race day and finally pick up the result I feel myself and the team deserve," he explained after qualifying.
"The bike is good although obviously not quite 100% because we have not had much time to set it up and there is not a lot of grip in a lot of the corners.
"I have been fast in the wet and the dry and my pace is good but now it is important to do well tomorrow - maybe the fact we're racing on a Saturday could be a good omen!"
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