Britain’s Cal Crutchlow has signed a new, two-year MotoGP deal that will see him remain with LCR Honda until the end of 2017.

Based on the Isle of Man, 29 year-old Crutchlow has so far claimed 74 points this season on board the factory-spec Honda RC213V, including a stunning podium finish at the Grand Prix of Argentina.

“I am very happy to continue my relationship with LCR for 2016 and 2017. Lucio has a fantastic team and I look forward to growing further with them and with Honda. We started the season well and I believe we can score some great results in the rest of this year and in the season to come,” said Crutchlow.

LCR Honda will run the Givi brand as title sponsor this weekend, firing speculation that their association with CWM has come to an end.