Motogp: Crutchlow to stay with Tech 3

Cal Crutchlow has confirmed he will stay with his Tech 3 team for next season in an all-British line-up with Bradley Smith, according to Sky Sports. The 26-year-old had looked certain to leave Herve Poncharal's squad, having been pursued by Ducati's factory team earlier in the season. However, Ducati have instead signed up Andrea Dovizioso. “I am delighted to commit my future to the Yamaha Tech 3 Team for at least one more year,” said Crutchlow, who has finished inside the top six in eight races this season and is currently fifth in the world championship. He failed to score points for the first time this season at the Indianapolis Grand Prix last weekend, after crashing out.

Published in The Express Tribune, August 26^th, 2012.