Under bright sunshine and scorching track temperatures, the Pramac Dántin riders took to the track for the second day of the Grand Prix of Germany. Alex Barros, still in pain from the yesterday morning’s crash, performed superbly and will start the race from the third row alongside the Factory Ducati of Loris Capirossi. The Brazilian rider had hoped for something more at this racetrack, but is justifiably happy with his qualifying result that was remarkably set using Bridgestone race tires instead of the qualifying rubber. Even more, the time was set while riding with a right hand injury that made hard braking and delicate throttle control very difficult, something that the tight and technical Sachsenring circuit demands. With the race set-up of his Desmosed ici well defined, Barros brings considerable confidence to the starting grid for tomorrow’s race.