World Superbikes: Jonathan Rea on pole in Portugal

Jonathan Rea qualified in pole position for race one of World Superbikes in Portugal on Saturday.

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The Kawasaki rider set a blistering fastest lap of 1:41:430 to start at the front of the grid ahead of two Aprilias.

Eugene Laverty and Lorenzo Savadori were second and third fastest respectively, with Alex Lowes fourth on the grid.

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