Crutchlow injured in Aussie crash

Italy’s

Andrea Iannone clocked the fastest time in practice yesterday ahead of the Australian Moto GP in a fiercely competitive session marred by a heavy crash that left Cal Crutchlow with a fractured ankle.

Suzuki’s Iannone, who has never won a top level race, powered to a quickest lap of 1:29.131 at the death after switching to soft tyres, with fellow Italian Danilo Petrucci on a Ducati in second, 0.160 behind.

“Our bike has been working really well, but it’s always difficult here so a good effort from the team today,” said Iannone. (AFP)