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LCR Honda has confirmed Cal Crutchlow will remain part of its team for the 2018 and 2019 MotoGP seasons after signing a two-year deal with Honda Racing Corporation (HRC).

Crutchlow has been on-board Honda’s RC213V since 2015 and claimed a pair of MotoGP victories last season, now gaining official factory status within LCR.

“I am very happy to confirm that I will be riding for HRC with the LCR team again for two more seasons,” Crutchlow said. “We have worked extremely hard over the last three seasons together and I am positive that we will enjoy more great results together. I would like to thank HRC for the great support they offer me and our team and I look forward to giving my hundred percent to this project as always.”

HRC director Tetsuhiro Kuwata commented: “We’re very happy to continue working with the LCR team and with Cal for the next two seasons. We really appreciate the work they’re doing and we decided to confirm our relationship and even elevate it by having Cal under contract directly with HRC. We wish Cal and Lucio all the best for the remainder of this season and those to come!”

LCR Honda team principal Lucio Cecchinello added: “Cal is undoubtedly one of the most competitive and talented riders in MotoGP and thanks to HRC’s support, we are honoured to work with him again for the next two years. Cal gave us our first ever victory in the premier class of MotoGP and further important results. I want to thank all those who worked and supported this project so far, first and foremost HRC.”