The British rider Cal Crutchlow will participate in a testing session in Misano this Wednesday, with the aim of being the substitute for the Frenchman Johann Zarco in the upcoming race at Mugello. This test comes after Zarco suffered a serious crash in Barcelona ten days ago, which has caused him injuries that require surgery on his left hip.
The possibility of Crutchlow returning to compete in a grand prix reflects the limited substitution options available to the Honda team. Test rider Takaaki Nakagami is fully focused on the development of the new 850cc prototype for the upcoming season. On the other hand, Aleix Espargaró is still recovering from a serious accident that occurred during a testing session in Sepang less than a month ago.
Crutchlow will not be alone on the Misano track, as several test riders from other manufacturers will also conduct testing sessions on Tuesday and Wednesday. The Brit retired from full-time competition in 2020, coinciding with his time at the LCR team, where he achieved his three victories in the premier class.
After his retirement, Crutchlow signed on as a test rider for Yamaha, participating in several grand prix races with the Petronas Racing Team and the factory team. Additionally, he competed as a wildcard in the 2023 Japanese Grand Prix, marking his last race to date. The English rider was scheduled to participate in the grand prix events in Italy and Great Britain in 2024, but a hand injury prevented him from competing.
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