Honda bosses have thanked Cal Crutchlow for this ‘diligent and tireless’ work after replacing him with Alex Marquez for the 2021 MotoGP season.

Crutchlow put together 12 podiums and three premier class wins for the LCR Honda team abut has now been shown the door. He is banking on an Aprilia ride for 2021.

“HRC would like to extend their thanks to Cal Crutchlow for his diligent and tireless work since joining HRC in 2015,” said a statement.

“With three wins and 12 podiums, the British rider has been a valuable asset on and off track – a constant source of excellent feedback for the engineers and a key part of developing the Honda RC213V in recent years. HRC wish him all the best in his future endeavours.”