Crutchlow awaiting test results

Ongoing medical tests mean it is currently still uncertain if Cal Crutchlow will be declared fit to take part in Sunday's French MotoGP.

The LCR Honda rider suffered a vicious highside crash on the exit of Turn Nine in qualifying, rotating through the air before landing on his hip.

Crutchlow then received a further knock from his own bike as he lay on the asphalt.

The British rider remained conscious throughout, but pain in his hip meant he was taken by stretcher to a waiting ambulance.

Following initial checks at the circuit Medical Centre, Crutchlow was taken to Hospital in Le Mans for further examinations, which are still ongoing.

Provisionally, Crutchlow has qualified in 13th place on the grid and - from past history - it would take a lot to prevent him competing tomorrow.

“The most important thing first of all, is that after examination both at the Le Mans circuit medical centre and here at the hospital in Le Mans, Cal has suffered no fractures or major injuries," said team principal Lucio Cecchinello.

"However, before Cal can be discharged from the hospital, he must undergo a series of blood tests and get their results.

“We will await the results of these tests and reports before making any further decisions, and will endeavour to keep the media and fans updated as soon as we have more information”.