The MotoGP Grand Prix of Catalunya in Barcelona saw just 13 finishers from 24 starters, with track temperatures soaring in the afternoon sun, and grip levels at a premium. Despite the treacherous conditions, LCR Honda CASTROL man Cal Crutchlow stoically fought his way back from a difficult start to the race, to find himself in fifth with six laps to go, within one second of second place and in with a serious shot at the podium.

Attacking his former team-mate Jack Miller in front of him, the British star unfortunately lost control of his factory Honda RC213V, sliding out of the attritional battle unharmed. At the time of his crash Crutchlow was one of the fastest men on track, and had managed his tyre life to perfection.