Cal Crutchlow will race LCR Honda at the Hungarian Grand Prix after suffering muscle problems at Mugello. He may be on the bench for future races.
The British rider stood for Johan Zarco Italian Grand PrixThe Frenchman has been ruled out for a long time after his accident in Catalonia.
Crutchlow was originally a member of the L.C.RBut he changed his mind and took part in his first MotoGP weekend since 2023. He retired from the Grand Prix after suffering an arm pump after finishing 19th in the sprint, leaving doubts over whether he would return.
LCR plans to keep Cal Crutchlow until Johan Zarco returns from injury
Crutchlow admits he was ‘crazy’ to return to MotoGPAnd in 2026 it is not finished yet. LCR They confirmed that he will come back Hungarian Grand Prix This weekend, and that might not be the last race.
Speaking through MotorcycleJournalist Borja González, the head of the L.R.R Lucio Cecchinello Zarco plans to keep Britt on the bike until he recovers from injury. His return date has not yet been announced.
Gonzalez said: “The first idea, or the rough plan he has in mind, is to keep LCR, Cecchinello, Zarco in the remaining races until he comes back and tries to work with him.”
What did Cal Crutchlow do when he returned to Mugello?
He did not reach the checkered flag in Sunday’s race.
“Well, let’s not get the wrong idea, the bike has to be driven around, that is, the bike has to be seen, it has to be present, because there’s no bike standing there.
“Then they need to do that with a lot of sponsors putting in money, and then gradually they take the money.
“The same thing I said or Mark said about this circuit applies to Crutchlow. With Mark’s injury, I don’t think it’s the best place to come back after a long layoff.”
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Crutchlow’s sudden return to MotoGP is a result of Honda’s lack of reserve riders. Aleix Espargaro is injured, while Takaki Nakagami tries to prioritize his development efforts on the 2027 bike, putting himself out of contention.
Getting the second bike on track and gathering data will be LCR’s top priority. However, while understandable due to his time away from MotoGP, Crutchlow’s lack of pace certainly leaves something to be desired.
Honda should use Jake Dixon As their backup choice as he is currently active in Grand Prix racing in WSBK. They have a clause to bring it to MotoGP if needed.
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