Tuesday, 11 December, SHARJAH (UAE): Runabout GP1 title rivals Jeremy Perez and Yousef Al Abdulrazzaq slugged it out in today’s qualifying with Perez coming out on top with a fastest lap of 1:43.73s.

In the opening session it was defending champion Abdulrazzaq who, despite competing just days after dislocating his left shoulder, had the edge but Perez turned the tables in Q2 to grab the advantage by 1.85s and will start in P1 for the first of three motos this week.

Lars Akerblom reminded all his rivals of his pace with a 1:47.51s lap with UAE rider Rashed Al Tayer going fourth quickest.