Crutchlow Signs For Honda

Cal Crutchlow will end his Ducati contract a year early by mutual consent with the Italian manufacturer. He has signed a contract to ride for Honda from 2015. Hopefully, it works out for him.

He's joining Bradl at LCR Honda so a supplier but not as good. Iannone to replace him at Ducati. Still no idea how Stoner managed to win a world title on that it was bloody awful.

Great news for Cal Crutchlow to get a Honda factory bike. Getting away from the beastly Ducati. 

LCR Honda only run one bike, Bradl was told he wouldn't be offered a new contract. Bradl has officially joined Forward Yamaha in the Open category. I'm slightly disappointed Honda discarded Bradl but happy for Crutchlow. 

Andrea Iannone has signed at Ducati to replace Crutchlow. Essentially being promoted from the satellite team to the factory team. Well deserved as he's been very good this season. 

Scott Redding will also be on a Honda factory bike for 2015, after Honda decided not to retain Alvaro Bautista, whom is set to rejoin Suzuki or the returning Aprilia team. 

As for Casey Stoner and Ducati. Casey's style was perfect for Ducati. 100% aggression. The only man in the field that could win a title on the Ducati these days is Marc Marquez, but he'll never be allowed to leave Honda.

More great news for British MotoGP fans, Tech 3 Yamaha have confirmed Bradley Smith for 2015. 

I'm looking forward to seeing Smith/Pol battle it out to gain the factory ride when The Doctor retires at the end of 2016. 

But they may well be leapfrogged by Maverick Vinales!