Quick thoughts on the race from last Sundays race (26/8/12) at the Czech Republic Motorcycle Grand Prix at Brno Circuit and thoughts on Cal Crutchlow staying at Tech 3 for next season.
Dani Pedrosa wins the race from a last exciting lap between himself and Jorge Lorenzo, which was brilliant to watch, were Lorenzo finished in second place just under two tenths behind Pedrosa. Which, shrink the gap for the MotoGP riders championship between Jorge Lorenzo and Dani Pedrosa to 13 points with six rounds to go. Cal Crutchlow finished in third place, first time a British rider is on a MotoGP podium since 2000 at Donington Park when Jeremy McWilliams finished third on a Aprilia RSW500, Crutchlow finished 12 seconds behind Pedrosa. And personally one of the best MotoGP races I have seen for long while.
Speaking of Cal Crutchlow, it was announced on early Saturday (25/8/12) that Tech 3 Yamaha rider Cal Crutchlow will be staying at Tech 3 for another season, until the end of the 2013 season. Which, means he will be teaming up with Moto2 British rider Bradley Smith as his team-mate. Which means an all British line-up at Tech 3 next season. Despite for three months there was strong rumours that Crutchlow was riding on the works Ducati for 2013. But, did not happen due to current team-mate Andrea Dovizioso got that ride for 2013. There was rumours this weekend that Cal Crutchlow could be going to World Superbikes next season until the deal was announced with Tech 3 this weekend.
My opinion about Cal Crutchlow staying at Tech 3 for next season, top MotoGP rookie in 2011 finishing 12th in the rider standings. Top 5 in the standings so far this season from the former 2009 Supersport World Champion. Should have been considered a top ride with Ducati or Yamaha for 2013. But, the Tech 3 is next best ride in MotoGP that isn't a works Yamaha or a works Honda. Like I said from last week if he didn't got the Ducati ride I thought it would have been the best thing happen to him, what if the Ducati doesn't improve next season and is still an animal to ride next season, despite the investment from Audi like I said for last week. Anyway good decision for Cal Crutchlow for staying at Tech 3 for next season.
Cal Crutchlow could have gone to Gresini Racing next season riding a Honda RC213V. But, his staying at Tech 3 next season. Speaking of Gresini, there is a possibly that Álvaro Bautisa will not get this contract renewed for the 2013 season and his replacement would be non ever than Ben Spies. For the last few weeks there have been strong rumours Ben Spies has got a two year deal with BMW in World Superbikes in 2013, maybe in 2014 with BMW in MotoGP if costs are cheap. Even another rumour he could be ridding for Suzuki for the next two seasons. Riding the new Suzuki GSV-R machine at the later end of 2013 season.
If he have offered a ride for Gresini next season he could be offered a factory RC213V machine identical to Dani Pedrosa and Marc Marquez for 2013. Despite, Ben Spies had endured a nightmare 2012 season so far and he has yet to score a podium in the new 1000cc era.
While World Superbikes Ten-Kate rider Jonathan Rea could in for the frame for the ride at Gresini next season also, with the news that he will replacing current champion Casey Stoner at Repsol Honda for next two rounds at Misano and Aragón. Due to Stoner had a horrible crash in qualifying at Indianapolis Motor Speedway from two rounds ago, tearing ligaments in his ankle, which Stoner didn't feature in Brno due to the ankle injures. Which has cost Casey Stoner championship hopes are over.
Next stop Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli for round 13 of the MotoGP championship. End of post/blog for now, That is all. Bye.
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