A brave tyre choice and a determined ride in treacherous damp conditions took independent-team Honda rider Cal Crutchlow (LCR Honda RC213V) to a historic first MotoGP race win at at the Automotodrom Brno in the Czech Republic on August 21, 2016.
It had been raining heavily when Moto2 race was in progress at the Automotodrom Brno in the Czech Republic. When the rain stopped and the MotoGP machines headed out, no one could imagine that Cal Crutchlow would win the race. He made his way through the field in one of the most spectacular victories in recent years, taking the flag to become the first British winner for 35 years. It was the first premier-class Grand Prix victory by a British rider since Barry Sheene in 1981.
He also follows Jack Miller (Estrella Galicia 0,0 Marc VDS) into the history books as a winner with an independent team in 2016, with wet weather opening the door for many on the grid.
“It’s been six years since I won a race, so it’s been a long time coming, though we’ve been close in the past. We should’ve done it a few times before; I really believe that. I was really emotional on the slowdown lap – it’s a super feeling! It was such a long race and tire choice was crucial… Yesterday I destroyed a bike, and I had to apologize to Honda and the team. They were working until midnight last night, so this win is a thank you to them. I hope there are some more to come,” said Crutchlow after the race.
By half-distance Crutchlow was the fastest rider on the track and had cut through to fifth. It was a short step from there to seize the lead with seven laps to go, the Briton riding as aggressively as ever to achieve a hugely popular win at the end of his 98th MotoGP race. At the finish the 30-year-old former World Supersport champion was more than seven seconds ahead of Rossi, with Marquez just over two seconds behind the Italian.
Crutchlow, with a tyre combination of a hard front and hard rear came suddenly alive as he charged from P15 to come right in front in what can be termed as a stunning display of motorcycle riding. Ducati’s Dovizioso suffered a tyre problem that saw him pull in, as Crutchlow fought to take over at the front.
Ace racers Valentino Rossi (Movistar Yamaha MotoGP) and Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda Team) completed the podium in a chaotic race, with the 9-time champion making a small gain on title rival Marquez as the two crossed the line in P2 and P3 respectively. Marquez managed a podium finish despite a bad start which saw Jorge Lorenzo (Movistar Yamaha MotoGP) and Andrea Iannone (Ducati Team) overtake him.
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