He was the 2006 British Supersport Championship champion and the 2009 Supersport World Championship winner with Yamaha. [40], Crutchlow crashed at out at the 2017 season opener in Qatar,[41] but rallied at the second race in Argentina to take a podium in 3rd place. He won the British Supersport Championship in 2006, after a 3-year stint in the series in which he finished 3rd in 2005.[6]. I've had that Duke down as a career killer since Melandri walked away. Xavi is currently racing in the FIM CEV Repsol with the Leopard Junior team and right now leads the classification after two victories and two second... "I don't have good sensations; I can't find grip on the rear". In early 2017, the RAC awarded Crutchlow the Torrens Trophy, an accolade made in recognition of "outstanding contribution to motorcycling in the United Kingdom".

That doesn't mean that I don't respect the rules, but I don't lie.”.

“So, I’m not going to deny that I have spoken to them because I have spoken to them.”, Why Crutchlow's Honda days were already numbered, Pramac boss weighs in on Ducati-Dovizioso contract saga, signed Pol Espargaro to its factory team for 2021, Honda insists LCR move is in Marquez’s best interests, Verstappen, Vettel question "harsh" penalty points system, How to become a NASCAR driver: where to start, sponsors and more, "Pretty dismal day" leaves Kyle Busch in precarious playoff spot, No. I spoke to Gigi [Dall’Igna, general manager], yes. Overall Crutchlow had a very positive season, finishing seventh in the championship, running consistently within the top-five riders and obtaining two podium finishes – third place on both occasions – in the Czech Republic and in Australia.[22]. In late 2018 Crutchlow suffered severe lower-leg injuries in a crash at Philip Island, Australia.
[30] He returned in Jerez, but he was forced to retire after three laps, having experienced problems with the brakes. "The weekend started in the right way; in the race I was able to push while managing the tyres." CAL Crutchlow has been handed a lifeline for 2021 as the CEO of Dorna Sports, Carmelo Ezpeleta, has stated his organisation will help the three-time MotoGP winner by sourcing him a ride. In May, Crutchlow revealed that Yamaha were in talks with Moto2 rider Espargaro for a Tech 3 ride in 2014.

Following his first front-row qualifying, his father lost a bet with Wilco Zeelenberg and had to shave off his 40-year-old moustache.

Cal Crutchlow is one of the paddock's most beloved riders, because of his humor and the fact that never minces words. Crutchlow lead the championship until a gearbox failure while leading at Imola meant that Eugene Laverty moved to within 3 points. Early x-rays showed no break to his ankle, however it was clear Crutchlow was in considerable pain. Ducati have struggled in recent seasons and have not won a race since Casey Stoner took victory at the Australian Grand Prix in 2010.
Cal Crutchlow (born 29 October 1985) is a British professional motorcycle road racer, who competes in the MotoGP World Championship for Team LCR. The 27-year-old had sought a factory ride with Yamaha, who have replaced him with, But the Briton joins Ducati, replacing 2006 world champion. People need to remember that the last time I finished a race, I finished on the podium [next] to Marc Marquez in Australia.

", "If Jorge had continued, he would have adapted," Cal is sure of that. Cal wants to be world champion and he believes that Ducati will push hard to challenge. I speak to Davide [Tardozzi, team manager], Paolo [Ciabatti, sporting director] on a monthly basis anyway, Davide on a weekly basis no matter what’s going on in the world. They both crashed: the former while trying not to let victory run away from him, the latter for ending up in the Bronx at the... Can you win the world championship without attacking? For 2019, Crutchlow again had 3 podiums and finished consistently in the points. With Andrea Iannone’s MotoGP future uncertain while he awaits to see if his 18-month doping ban will be overturned, Crutchlow has been linked to a move to Aprilia next year partnering Aleix Espargaro. “But, at the end of the day, I know their plan and it’s to wait. We have to improve the sensations. If everyone were like him, everyone would win," he said, jokingly. I think it’s something that would excite me.