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It is a cry from the heart which was covered by the controversies which then multiplied with the arrival of the Argentine Grand Prix. A sort of sporting injustice because it came from the winner, Cal Crutchlow. An astonishing statement from someone who is so sure of himself in his positions on his profession and his environment. And yet, he seems to be plagued by questions!

By winning the Argentine Grand Prix, the second meeting of a MotoGP season which promises, Cal Crutchlow took control of the world championship. Unheard of for a subject of his gracious majesty since Barry Sheene in 1979. A small feat which also made the LCR driver exult at the parc ferme with this question: “ don't doubt me! »

A sentence that the Brit explains thus on motogp.com : " to tell the truth, with your adrenaline full, you say a little bit of everything that comes to mind and this sentence could very well be addressed to me. As a driver, you sometimes go through periods of doubt when you don't win, last season for example. But this sentence could also be directed towards those people who doubt my abilities to win races or fight for the title! »

The title ? The teammate of Nakagami immediately tempers: “ triumphing at the start of the season gives you confidence for the future. But there's no question of getting carried away, the season is still long. My objective will above all be to fight for the podium in each race. » It will be recalled that the transfer market is in full swing in the MotoGP paddock and in particular around the HRC position of a Dani Pedrosa which is still not confirmed. And Johann zarco is on the spot. Something to motivate Cal Crutchlow to remind you that he is already there…

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