Coventry-born Cal Crutchlow wins Britain's first MotoGP in 35 years

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Cal Crutchlow dominated a rain-hit Czech Republic Grand Prix as he became Britain's first MotoGP winner in 35 years.



Barry Sheene in 1981 was the last British rider to win an elite-class GP.

Seven-time champion Valentino Rossi took second with championship leader Marc Marquez of Spain in third.

"It's the best day of my racing career," said the 30-year-old, who started 10th on the grid in Brno and took the lead with seven laps to go.

Marquez leads Italy's Rossi in the riders' championship by 53 points, with Crutchlow moving up to 10th.

Meanwhile John McPhee became the first Scotsman to win a motorcycle GP since 1962 with victory in MotoGP3.

Germany's Jonas Folger won the MotoGP2 race.

The next race is the British GP at Silverstone on 4 September.