The Briton from Coventry currently occupies eighth place in the provisional general classification, three points behind Danilo Petrucci, and two ahead of Jorge Lorenzo. This allows the LCR Honda team to remain with just one driver in tenth position (out of twelve) in the team standings.
Crutchlow arrived in Misano with a severed tendon following a domestic accident. “ A problem with parmesan! I cut a tendon. I went to the hospital the next morning because I was in a lot of pain and the blood was still flowing. So in the emergency room they figured out I had severed the tendon. I would have to keep holding my finger still for a month. Fortunately, we only use the clutch for the start. »
Valentino Rossi was injured while training off-road. Is it dangerous? “ I think it's not dangerous. I don't do it because I don't like it, and not because it's dangerous. I only train with the bike, I don't do anything else because I don't enjoy it. »
Andrea Dovizioso world leader, is this a surprise? “Yes and no, because the Ducati is good, and Dovi drives well. He's not the best rider in the world but is doing a fantastic job with Ducati. They work well, but I don't think he's stronger than me. I think we are both very similar. I am very happy for him. »
Running the Tourist Trophy? “Yes, I would like to, but if I did, I would have to get a divorce first!” (laughs) It's a fantastic event on a fantastic circuit. I live right under the mountain where they race, it's truly amazing. I took a tour and it was a unique experience. »
Happy with current results with the Honda LCR? “Yes and no, I always want to improve and do a good job. Last year we managed to achieve fantastic results. However, this year's position in the championship is not bad, considering that the start of the season was not easy. I have more points than during the same period last year. I'm happy but I want to improve, and I think next year it will be possible to do that. »
Satisfied with Michelin tires? “ Yes and no. In some races the tires seem good, in the next ones maybe not. It's something we need to improve on, but I think they're doing a great job, and it's not easy for them to give us the best product and always have good feedback. »
Finally, the arrival next year of Takaaki Nakagami at LCR? “ I think that it's good. I'm happy to have a teammate to work with. Then, this way, the whole team won't just come for me alone. It's hard when you have 50 people following you and you get a bad result. It is always better to have two pilots. »
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Source: Alessio Brunori for motograndprix.motorionline.com
