The Briton has been linked to a move to Aprilia alongside Aleix Espargaro next year, though the Italian marque is still standing by Andrea Iannone while he awaits for the verdict on the appeal of his 18-month doping ban. Cal Crutchlow says his recent slump in MotoGP makes him less likely to retire at the end of 2020, as he is keen to prove he still has the speed. “I’m still fast, I proved that [Friday] morning [when I was eighth in FP1] with one arm on a very difficult bike at this track. “2021 is an important year for us, this RS-GP is the best Aprilia bike in the MotoGP era. News . LCR Honda rider Cal Crutchlow says his factory counterpart Marc Marquez is like "Houdini" in that he's "got a trick" in every aspect of the Red Bull Ring circuit. Andrea Dovizioso’s announcement of his Ducati departure at the end of the year has complicated matters for Crutchlow, with the three-time MotoGP championship runner-up surely an attractive option for Aprilia. “Obviously, yes, I still want to do the Aprilia option and go to Aprilia if I can go to Aprilia. Cal Crutchlow says he doesn’t have to speed to worry about missing Q2 for MotoGP's San Marino Grand Prix, after ending Friday practice “absolutely nowhere”. Crutchlow has lost his place at the LCR Honda squad for next year as HRC moves the three-time race winner aside to make way for current factory Honda rider Alex Marquez – who penned a new two-year deal with the Japanese marque last month. Website by VROOM MEDIA  "I don't think we can afford a rider like him, but it's nice to be in the game. Crutchlow joked that both he and Dovizioso could start a classic racing team together should neither find a place, saying: “If all else fails, and Dovi wants to stop, and I don't ride somewhere, maybe we'll make our own team in vintage classic racing.”. Honda MotoGP test rider Stefan Bradl says Cal Crutchlow’s outspoken nature is generally “not productive” in aiding development of the bike. LCR Honda rider Cal Crutchlow will be flown to hospital in Barcelona for surgery on a fractured right wrist suffered in a crash during the MotoGP Spanish Grand Prix weekend. Cal Crutchlow admitted that the Phillip Island crash, in which he badly broke his ankle last year has “haunted” him all season, as he claimed second in the MotoGP Australian Grand Prix. Cal Crutchlow has been forced to skip Spanish Grand Prix at Jerez following a massive crash in the warm-up session on Sunday morning. September 27, 2020. Cal Crutchlow believes the new yellow flag rule could make qualifying “more risky” because it will force MotoGP riders to “go out like lunatics” to get a lap in early. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Home; Latest. By LCR Honda Castrol. Will introducing radios change the ‘DNA’ of MotoGP? Cal Crutchlow and Alex Rins will both attempt to return to MotoGP action in this weekend's Andalusian Grand Prix, having been forced to sit out the opening race of the season at Jerez due to injury. The scar appears to be healing and is in much better condition than last week. Asked again ahead of this weekend’s Styrian Grand Prix, Crutchlow reiterated this but remained upbeat on his chances to remain on the grid next year. “The good thing is that if Aprilia is talking with Dovi and Cal, it’s a good sign because they are really two good riders and this is good for Aprilia. Cal Crutchlow says the current Honda’s performance on out-laps is “embarrassing”, and believes this played a part in Marc Marquez’s MotoGP Thailand Grand Prix FP1 crash. Cal rides through the pain to take top ten finish in #CatalanGP. Cal Crutchlow says the 2020-spec Honda MotoGP bike is “maybe even a little worse than last year” at turning after the second day of pre-season testing in Malaysia. LCR Honda's Cal Crutchlow says Jorge Lorenzo's retirement is a "sad day" for MotoGP, after the five-time world champion decided to call time on his career on Thursday in Valencia. Sport. Valentino Rossi says he was unable to capitalise on his second-place MotoGP British Grand Prix starting spot after an early tyre issue resigned him to a distant fourth. LCR Honda rider Cal Crutchlow says he regrets making "a bit of an amateur mistake" that led to him crashing out of Silverstone MotoGP qualifying. A week in the life of … Part two of day in Barcelona. 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Outgoing LCR MotoGP rider Cal Crutchlow says he’s “not really interested” in taking up Honda’s offer to move over to its works-backed World Superbike project next season. Aleix Espargaro, who will remain with Aprilia next year, says there is “no doubt” about Crutchlow’s speed – but he insists he just wants “a very fast guy” as a teammate in 2021, regardless of who it is. “So, it looks like in 2021 we have to keep growing.”. Positive first day at #FrenchGP for Cal. LCR MotoGP rider Cal Crutchlow admits “hesitantly” that he doesn’t believe Honda is working as closely with him in the 2020 season as it used to. October 9, 2020. Cal Crutchlow's Honda MotoGP exit has been confirmed. Fabio Quartararo completed a clean sweep of the MotoGP Sepang pre-season test after topping the third day of running on Sunday, while Marc Marquez crashed again. @polespargaro playing a game of 2021 I spy! Posted September 27, 2020. Latest News & Race Reports; Latest Social Media Updates; Photos; 2019 The LCR [...], There were encouraging signs for Cal Crutchlow as free practice for the French Grand Prix got underway at a sodden Le Mans on Friday. Cal Crutchlow says the level of physical pain he is facing could determine whether the 2020 season proves to be his last in MotoGP, as he has previously suggested. Let's say it like that. Follow me on Instagram – @calcrutchlow. Honda’s Alex Marquez says his crash in MotoGP Spanish Grand Prix FP2 was a “rookie” error and was caused by him being “too optimistic” after a strong morning session. After a weekend that had promised so much, the French Grand Prix ended in frustration for Cal Crutchlow as he crashed out of a wet race with eight laps remaining. “I don't know. LCR Honda MotoGP rider Cal Crutchlow says his Malaysian Grand Prix was compromised by power loss that led to a "horrendous" start and left him mired in the pack. ". While rain and a damp track made life difficult for the [...], Cal Crutchlow showed all of his class and courage to secure a top-10 in the Catalunya Grand Prix on Sunday. while he awaits to see if his 18-month doping ban will be upheld, Aprilia CEO Massimo Rivola has previously said it’s unlikely his team could afford Dovizioso. Obviously, Dovi has been a top rider in the last years. Website by VROOM MEDIA  Dovizioso said last Saturday after his Ducati exit was announced that he has no “plan B”, but was still keen to race on in 2021. Thank you to Dr Max Ibañez and Dr Mir for seeing me straight away. If true, a move to Aprilia does look unlikely for the Italian, with CEO Massimo Rivola admitting last week that the marque probably couldn’t afford Dovizioso. 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