Experienced Return at a Familiar Circuit
Castrol Honda LCR replacement rider Cal Crutchlow completed a steady Friday at Brno, finishing 22nd with a best lap of 1'53.847. Returning to a track where he famously claimed his first MotoGP win in 2016, Crutchlow focused on consistency and development rather than outright results.
Key Points:
- Cal Crutchlow finished 22nd with a best lap of 1'53.847 while continuing his development role with Castrol Honda LCR.
- The British rider returned to Brno, a circuit where he previously claimed his first MotoGP victory in 2016.
- His day included a minor crash, although he remained positive and continued providing valuable feedback to the team.
- He showed gradual improvement in feeling and pace, with confidence building ahead of Saturday’s sessions.
Work in Progress with LCR Honda
Throughout the day, Crutchlow continued adapting to the bike and providing important feedback to the LCR technicians. Even after a crash in the afternoon session, the British rider remained positive and continued building confidence with each run.
Cal Crutchlow: “Overall, it was a good day”
Cal Crutchlow reflected on a challenging but positive day at Brno, highlighting steady progress with the bike. “First crash since I’ve been back these past few weeks, but it’s part of racing, it’s normal. It was a slow crash and I’m fine, I just came off.
Overall, it was a good day. We struggled a bit with the feeling, but we’re working hard to keep improving and I’m pleased with that. With every lap I’m getting faster, and I still have that ability even if I’m not in the same situation as the others. It’s been a positive day, so let’s see what tomorrow brings.”
Looking Ahead to Saturday
Crutchlow and the Castrol Honda LCR team will aim to continue improving setup and consistency as they head into qualifying and race preparation at Brno.
