Nonetheless, Crivillé joined the Sito Pons team in 500cc for 1992, taking 8th overall, and his first win at Assen in a race missed by Mick Doohan, Wayne Rainey and Wayne Gardner due to injuries [REF].
Doohan's career-ending crash in 1999 opened the door for Crivillé, and he took six wins, including his 100th 500 cc start at Donington Park,[REF] clinching the world championship with one race to spare [REF].