MotoGP: Twitter reacts to historic Crutchlow win

Britain’s Cal Crutchlow made history today as he became the first Brit to win a top flight Grand Prix race since the legendary Barry Sheene in 1981. 

A savvy tyre choice on the grid saw Crutchlow struggle in the initial stages of the race with his hard wet Michelin tyres failing to get heat in the left hand side, but as the race went on the rubber came in to its own, enabling Crutchlow to charge through the field to take the lead with seven laps to go. 

Only nine-time World Champion Valentino Rossi came close to stopping the Brit, but even the GOAT himself couldn’t bridge the gap Crutchlow had stretched out in the final stages of the race. 

Here’s how Twitter reacted to this incredible win: 

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YESSSSSSSS!!!!!!!! @calcrutchlow!! That was incredible!! Such balls!! So happy for you mate! You deserve that so much. @MotoGP.

— Mark Cavendish (@MarkCavendish) August 21, 2016

YES @calcrutchlow!!! MotoGP WINNER!!! Made up for you… https://t.co/5x3m9hhOgW

— Jake Humphrey (@mrjakehumphrey) August 21, 2016

35 long years. Congratulations to @calcrutchlow 1st to win premier class since Barry. Top work @johnmcp17 too pic.twitter.com/7GLdDxcYQN

— Suzi Perry (@suziperry) August 21, 2016

Best day I’ve ever had in the MotoGP paddock since I retired. @johnmcp17 @SamLowes11 @calcrutchlow hero’s

— Neil Hodgson (@NeilHodgson100) August 21, 2016

16 important points (P.3) in a delicate race! Congrats to @LCRHondaTeam and @calcrutchlow for his 1st win! #CzechGP pic.twitter.com/VVhdYl5qRR

— Marc Márquez (@marcmarquez93) August 21, 2016

Cracking ride @calcrutchlow♠️

— Mark Webber (@AussieGrit) August 21, 2016

Woohoo.!!!! Awesome @calcrutchlow wining the #MotoGP ..1st Brit since #BarrySheene even my shoulders feel lighter now.?!! #35 #7 #1

— FOGGY (@carlfogarty) August 21, 2016

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