Cal Crutchlow could be set for the Italian Grand Prix to replace Johan Zarco at LCR based on his testing at Misano.
LCR Boss Lucio Cecchinello wants to have both bikes on the grid at the Italian Grand Prix. After Diogo Moreira, he is the team’s only qualified full-time rider. Zarco had a tragic accident in Catalonia..
The Frenchman is still awaiting surgery on his left leg, with no date yet set for his return. LCR needs a replacement for Mugello, and the team can provide it. Crutchlow An exciting return to MotoGP.
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If he performs well at the Misano test, LCR will bring in Cal Crutchlow to replace Yohan Zarco at Mugello.
According to the report Motorsport SpainIf Crutchlow can do well with the team in a private test, he will get the ‘green light’ to race for the LCR at Mugello.
Britain will test the Honda RC213V at Misano, home of the San Marino Grand Prix. There, LCR will decide whether to hand over the ride to Crutchlow at this weekend’s Italian GP.
The 40-year-old He spent six years with LCR from 2015 until his retirement from full-time racing in 2020. Crutchlow won three MotoGP races with them, serving as a test and reserve rider for Yamaha between 2021 and 2023.
In the year He has not competed in a MotoGP race weekend since his wild card appearance at the 2023 Japanese Grand Prix. Crutchlow’s surprise return highlights Honda’s options for Mugello.
Aleix Espargaro is injured. And still recovering from a major disaster at the exam. Takaki Nakagami said, but according to the report, he is ‘fully focused’ on preparing Honda’s 850cc bike for the 2027 season.
Many will follow Crutchlow’s progress at Misano. If he succeeds and replaces Zarcon at Mugello, it will be the first time a British rider competes at a MotoGP weekend in three years.
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