Cal Crutchlow is the last in the chain affected by the shock wave of the rumor which is no longer really one of the arrival of Pol Espargaró at Repsol Honda. An installation that will push Alex Marquez towards the LCR satellite team which will keep Takaaki Nakagami. The Englishman is therefore no longer in the HRC fold, and, for the first time, he has clearly explained this situation. He even talks about the future with Aprilia, counting on Dorna boss Carmelo Ezpeleta…
Things are in place, and all that remains is to make them official. Which won't be long. By choosing the challenge Marc Marquez his home, Pol Espargaro will have made someone happy in the person of Danilo Petrucci who found refuge with KTM after coming out of Ducati, a disappointed with Alex Marquez, forced to move without having been able to prove his worth in racing, and left behind with Cal Crutchlow.
The Englishman spent four years with Lucio Cecchinello, he achieved three victories and podiums in one Honda which he helped develop during this period. Which ends: “ My time at Honda was great and we accomplished a lot together, but all good things must come to an end at some point" , said Crutchlow on to bikesportnews.com.
“Developing the Aprilia with Aleix could be fun”
« I had 19 podiums with Lucio and his team, but he has other things to do now. If a deal isn't done with Taka then I might stay, but I think the chances are slim. Honestly, I don't feel bad about it. I want what I do to be fun because it's not about money and developing RS-GP with Aleix Espargaró could be a lot of fun ».
Cal Crutchlow therefore confirms that he is discussing with Aprilia : " I see it as an opportunity to try to get podiums with all the manufacturers I have ridden for in MotoGP and I am very determined to help develop the bike with a lot of commitment to the project. I'm sure I can do it » he adds. “ I am also lucky to have a good relationship with Carmelo Ezpeleta » concludes the one whose nationality pleases the boss of Dorna, who wants a subject of his gracious majesty on the starting grid…
This is the situation. And it doesn't bode well for Andrea Iannone, who is currently the second Aprilia rider next toAleix Espargaró, and who is awaiting the court's verdict on his doping history because of which he is currently suspended. For the start of the season in Jerez, he will be replaced by Bradley Smith, Noale's test pilot, and a compatriot of Cal Crutchlow...
