Cal Crutchlow is still in California where he is awaiting the general mobilization order to go to the front of the first Grand Prix of a 2020 season which will be special. Fewer races, more concentrated, a frantic pace. It is assumed that hostilities will be launched from Europe and from the side of Austria, at the very end of July. It is therefore necessary for the Englishman to prepare his transatlantic expedition, which will not be so easy in the new world imposed by a coronavirus having closed the borders... On this resumption, the LCR pilot has his idea and warns that we will have to be wary of 'a pilot…
Cal Crutchlow can start pedaling harder again and monitor their diet better. Deadline that he called for to resume intensive training was set by Carmelo Ezpeleta. It's the end of July in the promised land of Red Bull Ring. There is still time, of course, and this is still theoretical, certainly. But the goal is set. How to approach this return after such a long break? The 34-year-old Englishman thinks that there should be a slight reset in the previous rhythm…
« After a break of six or eight months, it would be really strange to start again straight away. Maybe it will make for a bumpy ride, which would be great for the fans » he laughs Speedweek. com with Simon Patterson. But he is also serious: “ of course it would be safer if we did a test first, and not just for the drivers, but for everyone involved. We work with some of the best mechanics in the world and they too need to get back into rhythm. It is still under discussion whether the test will take place during race week or not, it is sure to be a busy schedule »
« Jack Miller will be the only one to remember how to accelerate and brake"
On the opening of a 2020 season, the driver of a team Honda LCR, who needs competition to live, is optimistic: “ I think Europe will reopen soon and we can get back on the road. I have no idea how many championship races it takes. I always get new messages that it will be twelve, ten or eight races, but before I'm told exactly what the season looks like, I'm like everyone else. I also don't care if it's eight, ten or fifteen as long as we get back on the trail doing what we love safely. »
That being said, Cal Crutchlow warns about a rider who could well give the entry lesson to the entire MotoGP field. And for good reason… " Jack Miller is the only one who can still ride a motorcycle right now because he has the right place in Australia. So we should all expect him to win the first race by 30 seconds because he will be the only one to remember how to accelerate and brake. » The prediction is accepted!
