Crutchlow: I underestimated transition to MotoGP

20 May 2011

Yamaha racer Cal Crutchlow has conceded he underestimated the extent of his transition from Superbikes to MotoGP racing, Crash Net has reported.

However, Crutchlow insisted he is enjoying his first season in the premier motorcycling category with Tech 3 Yamaha.

The Brit impressed the Yamaha factory with his performances in the World Supersport and has since made the step up to the MotoGP team.

"People don't understand the jump from World Superbikes to MotoGP," he told the news provider in an exclusive interview.

"James [Toseland] tried to explain to me the difference and I said 'I'll get used to it, don't worry about it', but now I'm trying to say it to others. You cannot explain how big a jump it is - these boys are the fastest in the world!"

Learning the new circuits is the biggest challenge, according to Crutchlow, who conceded that by the time he has gotten to grips with the layouts, the grand prix weekend is coming to an end.

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