Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of MotoGP promoters Dorna Sports, says his organisation will "help to find" a place on the 2021 grid for Britain's only full-time premier class rider Cal Crutchlow There is also no full-time Briton in the top-flight this year, something that Dorna is clearly worried about as it could adversely affect ticket sales at the home GP and also TV and online subscriptions. The total or partial reproduction of text, photographs or illustrations is not permitted in any form. 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Wildcard riders in MotoGP were suspended in 2020, meaning that only official reserve riders could enter the series in place of another member of the team as their stand-in. Visordown is part of the CMG Full Throttle Network. The total or partial reproduction of text, photographs or illustrations is not permitted in any form. Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP (2020) Review | Sound Engine | Visordown.com, Yamaha vows to avoid Lorenzo ‘mistakes’ ahead of Crutchlow arrival, We're going to miss the Miller-Crutchlow MotoGP bromance... and so is Jack. Yamaha MotoGP test rider Cal Crutchlow has stated that he might race in 2021 should he be asked by the team, Visordown Newsletter By signing up to the newsletter you agree to receive emails from crash.net that may occasionally include promotional content. 2021 MotoGP Preview: How History Created the Closest Grid Ever ... That opens doors for Cal Crutchlow. Cal Crutchlow's sights are set on remaining in MotoGP by moving to Aprilia for 2021.. The news comes from the Spanish racing website Motosan, who caught up with Yamaha’s new test rider after the first days of the Qatar test. The offer from Ezpeleta could be Crutchlow’s best chance of getting a competitive bike for 2021, with Pol Espargaro joining Marc on the Repsol Honda and Alex Marquez moving into the LCR squad. After sharing the bike with the other two Japanese riders, we will keep the same ergonomics on the bike, which is very difficult”. This website is owned and published by Crash Media Group Limited. Let us know what you think, just sign up for a free account, leave a comment and get involved! The change for 2021 to reinstate Wildcard entries does indeed open the door for Crutchlow to compete again this season, regardless of whether Yamaha has a full complement of riders or not. Of particular note was Cal’s comments on the ergonomics of the new M1. Super Soco TC Max Electric Motorcycle Review | Riding on the streets of London! “[A wildcard ride] is not in my plans, but we will hope that Yamaha will see how it goes. By signing up to the newsletter you agree to receive emails from crash.net that may occasionally include promotional content. CAL Crutchlow has been handed a lifeline for 2021 as the CEO of Dorna Sports, Carmelo Ezpeleta, has stated his organisation will help the three-time MotoGP winner by sourcing him a ride. And my job is to try things to test the sensations with the bike. Super Soco TC Max Electric Motorcycle Review | Riding on the streets of London! Visordown is part of the CMG Full Throttle Network. With no full-time British rider to cheer for, Dorna will likely be worried that attendance and viewing figures will be negatively impacted. It’s not just the riding position, all the suspension settings, electronics, and brakes will also be a one-size-fits-all solution for the pool of test riders. When he was repeatedly raised on the subject in the fall, Crutchlow backpedaled, saying that it was not definitive that he would actually end his career. Crutchlow underwent an operation to correct arm pump following August’s Styrian Grand Prix, and was forced to miss the two Misano rounds owing to complications from the surgery. BRITON’S Cal Crutchlow has confirmed that should the chance arise for a wildcard ride in the 2021 MotoGP championship, he might take up the offer. Could a Silverstone homecoming be on the cards? His contract with Honda expires in late 2020. Crutchlow snipes back at Lorenzo dig - “He’s just bored at home…”, 2021 Suzuki Hayabusa UK road test and video review, 2021 Suzuki Hayabusa first impressions review and walkaround, 2021 Yamaha MT-09 first impressions video and review. Cal Crutchlow says he is “optimistic and confident” he will remain in MotoGP in 2021 despite uncertainty over his future. Let us know what you think, just sign up for a free account, leave a comment and get involved! When quizzed on whether he would make a return to competitive action this season, Cal’s answer was one that will make his fans across the world very happy indeed. Born in Coventry, England, he was named Cal after the American motorcycle racer Cal Rayborn. Outgoing LCR MotoGP rider Cal Crutchlow says he still wants to 'do the Aprilia option' in 2021, shooting down suggestions his current injury woes could lead him to retirement instead CAL Crutchlow has been handed a lifeline for 2021 as the CEO of Dorna Sports, Carmelo Ezpeleta, has stated his organisation will help the three-time MotoGP winner by sourcing him a ride. 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