Okay, it's only been two tests.
But the Ducati GP15 has made enormous leaps forward in two tests, leaving the Qatar two day test with rider Andrea Dovizioso on top. Faster than Marc Marquez, Lorenzo, Rossi and the rest.
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Ductalk: What's Up In The World Of Ducati
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Ductalk: What's Up In The World Of Ducati
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If Ducati boss Gigi Dall’Igna has one regret about last year, it was the failure of Cal Crutchlow to pose a stronger threat on a factory-backed Desmosedici machine.
Dall’Igna believes Isle of Man-based Crutchlow would not have toiled so much at Ducati had the Italian technical guru been able to dedicate more time to helping the ex-Monster Yamaha Tech 3 rider adapt to the Desmosedici.
But so much of Dall’Igna’s focus was dedicated to improving the GP14 and the design and development of the the radical new GP15 that will be rolled out next season that he could not commit as much time as he’d have liked to helping Crutchlow progress.
The British rider did at least bowing out of Ducati with a bang more than a whimper after he followed up a first Desmosedici podium in Motorland Aragon with a first front row start stunning podium challenge in Phillip Island.
Prior to his end of season resurgence Crutchlow had scored just five top 10 finishes all season and Dall’Igna told MCN: “It is...
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Cal Crutchlow feels his crash at Austin early in 2014 was the main reason he failed to thrive in the Ducati MotoGP team, rather than any lack of affinity with the Desmosedici
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He gets spat over the highside in massive turn-one spill
Britain’s Cal Crutchlow walked away from a second crash in as many days at the Valencia MotoGP test, this time getting spat over the highside at turn one after his knee went into an infield puddle. - See more at: http://www.bikesportnews.com/news-detail.cfm?newstitle=Valencia-MotoGP-test:-Crutchlow-breaks-thumb-in-second-crash&newsid=13480#sthash.cO8p15Rm.dpuf
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Oh man, the tough luck continues......
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Cal Crutchlow has said it is disappointing that his time with Ducati Corse has come to an end so fast after his improved pace in the last few races.
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In this wide-ranging interview, Cal Crutchlow discusses his season with Ducati, his impending move to LCR Honda, his opinion of Jack Miller and more.... Read more at Crash.net!
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Watch the best 2014 images of the Ducati team at the Phillip Island circuit.
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Just in cash you want to get sick again seeing Cal's get off
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Cal Crutchlow powers to excellent second place...
From Ducati:
Cal Crutchlow (Ducati Team #35) – 2nd (1’28.642)
“I’m really pleased with the lap time we achieved in the end and second position is great for Ducati: I think we deserved that. It was a decision made at the start of qualifying to go out and push immediately with the ‘rain-ish’ conditions, and I set a good time. Then I changed tyres and went out again and set my best time! Tomorrow I’m sure it’s going to be a long and tough race. Phillip Island is a challenging circuit because the conditions can change every lap. I believe that tomorrow’s race start at 4 pm will make things more difficult because of the cooler temperatures. Hopefully we can use the asymmetric tyre in the front and the same as the other guys in the rear.”
Andrea Dovizioso (Ducati Team #04) – 10th (1’29.088)
“Today we were simply not able to make much improvement with the feeling of the GP14.2, but in qualifying we set some good lap times so that’s quite positive. Tomorrow’s race will for sure be difficult, but we have to believe in our abilities: here at Phillip Island over 27 laps the tyres drop off a lot, and anything can happen.”
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In the first part of the interview with Crutchlow, published on Monday, he spoke of his battle to adapt to the Ducati, and of the 2014 season being his toughest year so far. In the second part of the interview, he continued this theme, talking about his struggle to maintain his morale through this, the hardest part of his career, when the results refuse to come. And in this, the final part of the interview, he talks about how mental strength is the decisive factor in motorcycle racing, and discusses Jack Miller's ascent to MotoGP.
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It has been a very tough year for Cal Crutchlow. Coming off the high of 2013, the year in which he scored four podiums, finished fifth in the championship, and looked certain to score his first win in MotoGP, his season in Ducati has been a massive challenge. Technical malfunctions, crashes, and a battle to find a way around the chronic understeer which plagues the Desmosedici. Crutchlow lingers in the middle of the pack, not fighting at the sharp end. This was not the season which Crutchlow had envisaged when he signed for Ducati.
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It has been a very tough year for Cal Crutchlow. Coming off the high of 2013, the year in which he scored four podiums, finished fifth in the championship, and looked certain to score his first win in MotoGP, his season in Ducati has been a massive challenge. Technical malfunctions, crashes, and a battle to find a way around the chronic understeer which plagues the Desmosedici. Crutchlow lingers in the middle of the pack, not fighting at the sharp end. This was not the season which Crutchlow had envisaged when he signed for Ducati.
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Cal Crutchlow says he is not worried that his nightmare experience at Ducati will have an impact on his switch to the LCR Honda squad...
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Five possible explanations for some of the trouble that the Ducati rider has encountered this season. Technical Editor Kevin Cameron breaks it down
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Ahead of his biggest weekend of the year so far, the Hertz British Grand Prix, Cal Crutchlow has provided an in depth insight into his experiences to date in 2014.
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No, not that one…
No, not that one. Cal's dad Dek Crutchlow has made a wildcard appearance in the Ducati TriOptions Cup at Cadwell Park this weekend, and at the age of 68 he isn’t keen on hanging up his leathers just yet. - See more at: http://www.bikesportnews.com/news-detail.cfm?newstitle=Cadwell-BSB:-Crutchlow-wildcards-in-Ducati-Cup-&newsid=12804#sthash.UKoLEFa8.dpuf
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“Everybody believes you can just jump on a Honda and be winning. It doesn’t happen like that at all” - Cal Crutchlow..
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Timing is everything in motor racing. The sport’s top performers pay near-obsessive attention to it, whether they are studying lap times or simply trying to beat their team-mate back to the hotel.
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Pramac Ducati bosses have admitted Cal Crutchlow’s shock Desmosedici departure threw the Italian team's 2015 plans into disarray. Paolo Campinoti’s satellite squad believed it would keep hold of number one asset Andrea Iannone for next season.
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Ducati Corse and Cal Crutchlow terminate contract ahead of 2015
Ducati Corse announced today that it has reached an agreement with its factory rider Cal Crutchlow to terminate, ahead of time, the contract that ties the British rider to the Italian team in MotoGP for 2014 and also for next season. The two factory Ducati Team riders for 2015 will now be Andrea Dovizioso and Andrea Iannone.
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Not a bombshell, more like the only solution. How are you going to test the 2015 bike with him on it and leaving to become the first guy you need to pass to get to the podium?
Update - Motomatters and MotoGP.com report that there is some confusion and Cal Crutchlow will remain on the Ducati until the end of 2014
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When we were at WDW we wrote: there will be three “red” Ducati on track in 2015 but after all the official Ducati might be only two: those of Andrea Dovizioso and Andrea Iannone.
Cal Crutchlow, in fact, right now is trying to break free from the contract that would tie him to Borgo Panigale in 2015.
Read more: MotoGP, Cecchinello calls Crutchlow at Honda! http://www.gpone.com/en/2014080114322/Cecchinello-calls-Crutchlow-at-Honda.html#ixzz399TfzZMG
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Vicki Smith for Ducati.net's insight:
So... Do you let him go to a bike he's going to be a strong competitor on and add another step to climb? Or try to keep him happy on the third bike? I think the answer here is clear...
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Arm-Pump Surgery For Cal Crutchlow
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Ducati's Cal Crutchlow underwent surgery on both arms yesterday in Spain to relieve arm pump (compartment syndrome).
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Pramac Racing’s Andrea Iannone secured fourth on the grid ahead of both Ducati Team riders at the Iveco Daily TT Assen on Friday.
Mixed weather made for a tricky Q2 at the historic Assen track. ‘Open’ equipped Aleix Espargaro (NGM Forward Racing) was able to claim pole ahead of factory riders Marc Marquez and Dani Pedrosa (Repsol Honda).
Iannone put in an impressive performance, fighting through a group of riders to achieve a 1’40.786s, good enough for fourth. Cal Crutchlow (Ducati Team) was fifth, with fellow factory rider Andrea Dovizoso in seventh.
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Cal Crutchlow responded to a question about braking distances in MotoGP being three times the size of a football pitch with a stat of his own..
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MotoGP ace Cal Crutchlow won the latest round of the Black Grace Cowley-sponsored Isle of Man Cycling League on Sunday.
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