This is an opinion that comes from a Yamaha test rider and, in fact, we will have every reason to question his objectivity, but this rider is also a Cal Crutchlow who has always said what he rather thinks than to declare what he owed. And what does the Englishman say? That there is a difference between Fabio Quartararo and Pecco Bagnaia, and this cannot be explained by a World Champion title acquired this season...
Cal Crutchlow revealed himself in a very positive light during his freelancing for the last six races of the 2022 season, imposed by an early retirement of the man who held the Yamaha RNF, Andrea Dovizioso. Crutchlow had warned that he would not be the same seen in 2021, because he was sharper. And he showed in fact what he had said.
With Crutchlow, everything is therefore clear, so that when he speaks about a subject, we listen to him. Especially if he is sensitive, the kind to evaluate fabio quartararo et Pecco Bagnaia who were the duelists of the year in MotoGP… On crash.net, we read of him thus: “ I know what Fabio is driving and he's the best driver on the grid at the moment, because I don't think anyone else can do what he does with this bike.. And it's a simple fact ».
Cal Crutchlow: “I'm not saying that Fabio Quartararo is better than Pecco Bagnaia"
However, don't make the Englishman say what he didn't say..." Don't take anything away from Pecco because he had a fantastic championship. He's done a good job this year, just like Ducati, and he's a great rider ».
He therefore summarizes: “ I'm not saying that Fabio is better than him, but I think what Fabio did is very, very good. And difficult. Honestly, even thinking about catching points is sometimes difficult with this M1. So to do what he did is amazing and we have to look forward to it for next year ". Provided that Yamaha does his work this winter...
