Crutchlow injured in Australia FP2 crash

British rider will have surgery on a bimalleolar fracture and anterior tibia part right ankle fracture after going down heavily at Turn 1

After a promising start to the Michelin® Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix, LCR Honda Castrol’s Cal Crutchlow suffered a heavy crash at Turn 1 in FP2 which has ruled him out for the rest of the weekend.

After heading to the circuit medical centre, Crutchlow was diagnosed with a bimalleolar fracture and anterior tibia part right ankle fracture, an injury that will require the Honda rider to undergo surgery. 

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