Cal Crutchlow certainly isn't afraid of doing things his own way. And when it comes to the spread of aerodynamic winglet fairings and rider coaches in MotoGP, the LCR Honda rider is openly sceptical of how much difference they make.
Reigning four-time F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton has taken to the track on a Superbike, alongside MotoGP race winner Cal Crutchlow. "Cal invited me down for a day at the track," says Hamilton, in the film made by their mutual sponsor Monster Energy.
- Valentino Rossi opens up on how the tragic death of Marco Simoncelli meant he kept racing in his honour and for the love of the sport ( Rider via Gazzetta dello Spor
Most MotoGP manufacturers have access to data from their respective World Superbike projects ahead of Friday's debut at Thailand's Chang International Circuit. But Cal Crutchlow doesn't think it can tell them a lot.
There are rumours that HRC wants to call-up MotoGP stars Cal Crutchlow and Dani Pedrosa to try and win back the Suzuka 8 Hours title from Yamaha this season. But both seemed doubtful it would happen, when quizzed on day two of the Sepang MotoGP test.
Shane Byrne says having a family to support as a professional motorcycle racer makes you faster and he now aims to win to make his children proud over any personal accolades.
"Casey was unbelievable... I know that one year ago at Sepang one of the Ducati guys asked a technician to check the data of Stoner. The technician said, 'No, for you, it's impossible'" -
Cal Crutchlow 'happy' with fourth, enjoys an absorbing late dice with Marquez; feels his one mistake was to show his hand to the reigning world champion too soon.
Sam Lowes is highly critical of Aprilia in light of technical issues that ruined his qualifying in Barcelona and current rumours circulating about next season.
"I started to rage because he said something happened as in it wasn't his fault. That's why I was angry, because he was lying to me. If you make a mistake, you make a mistake. He apologised and that's it" - Cal Crutchlow
Ten MotoGP riders sampled the Circuit of Catalunya's revamped final sector on Tuesday; "It's not fun and it was one of the most fun tracks in the world."