Ramsey resident Cal Crutchlow endured a mixed and ultimately frustrating weekend at the latest round of the 2013 MotoGP World Championship.
On Saturday, Crutchlow claimed the second pole position of his career with a stunning qualifying performance that made the British rider the fastest man ever on two wheels at the Brno track in the Czech Republic.
The 27-year-old was locked in an exciting battle with Valentino Rossi and Alvaro Bautista in the early laps.
The three-way fight was a repeat of a similar exciting tussle a week earlier in Indianapolis and a determined Crutchlow led the way until he tumbled out of fourth position on lap eight.
The British rider was able to rejoin the 22-lap race and fought hard from the back of the field to take 17th at the chequered flag.