MotoGP Barcelona J1 bad luck still sticks to Crutchlow: a case of COVID-19 in his box!

Cal Crutchlow should perhaps consider consulting an exorcist given all the misfortunes that have befallen him. We summarize so far: a scaphoid, the forearms, the ligaments of an ankle after the medical examination, and now this: in the LCR Honda team, an HRC employee tested positive for COVID- 19 in Barcelona…

The news has broken. It was announced on Friday that there was a new case of coronavirus in the MotoGP paddock. In the LCR Honda team, an HRC employee tested positive for COVID-19 in Barcelona. This employee and three contacts were immediately quarantined. Honda filled employee positions. However, there is a shortage of staff within the LCR team.

« Unfortunately, today an HRC team member who works for LCR-Honda tested positive for COVID-19. He was immediately isolated ”, said a press release. “ Three employees were in the closest circle. They were isolated and tested. Tests returned negative results ».

« HRC has already deployed new technicians who tested negative. As always, Crutchlow and Nakagami are fully supported “, said HRC. There was already a case of coronavirus in the HRC stand in Misano last weekend. The employee who tested positive is still in Italy and is in isolation for 14 days.

Swollen ankle and forearm

« This makes the job a little more difficult ", commented Cal Crutchlow. " But that doesn't stop us from working hard and doing our job. » he assures. The Englishman, who finished 13^rd his first day of the Barcelona Grand Prix adds: “ the ankle was fine in the morning, although it was a little strange because of the bandage. I used a worn boot that was stretched a little. After that, I didn't have any problems with the ankle. It's black inside and still swollen ».

Crutchlow ends on his forearms: “ I had pain in my forearm. It was swollen again after the first session. On Thursday he looked normal, now he's twice as big again. The problem is that the motor nerve causes the same problems as before because it puts pressure on the muscle. I felt better during the second session. I didn't ride a motorcycle for 15 days. Maybe it will get better with time. I have never had a problem with forearm cramps in recent years. So it's strange that I now have the problem. We just have to work on it now ". And keep your morale up!

MotoGP Barcelona J1: classification