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MotoGP Assen: Crutchlow’s strategy nets front row start

Cal Crutchlow’s strategy to be at the back of the fast group paid dividends with the Brit netting his first front row start since his pole position in Jerez. The LCR rider found himself at the back of a nine-strong group in the closing stages of Q2 and whilst he confessed it wasn’t intentional to find himself at the very back of the group, electing not to lead as he once was proved the right decision. 'I’m a clever guy,” said the 32-year-old. “I didn’t want to lead this bunch of animals around. 'I looked back and there were seven guys behind me, so I decided to shut the throttle. I like to do my laps alone, but when I left the pit, everyone slowed down and I didn’t want them...
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