Even during a summer break, a Cal Crutchlow can speak about his job in MotoGP. The one who refused to do the 08:00 from Suzuka currently in progress, despite an offer that he himself described as attractive from the HRC, has assured his future for two years on the RC213V of the LCR team. With official status please. Which leaves some budgetary room for maneuver for captain Cecchinello to take on a second driver. A teammate that the Englishman is also starting to demand.
Apart from 2015, the LCR team has become accustomed to the single driver. A loneliness that weighs on Cal Crutchlow who provides full support to the team boss in his quest to double his workforce. “ I want a teammate next year » says the double winner of the 2016 season. “ I'm tired of being the only driver, it puts all the weight of the team on my shoulders alone ».
« I would rather see my team members also focus on someone else. It may seem strange, but the fact remains that every time everything rests on you. The guys in the box are all standing around waiting for you when they would have to deal with two drivers. The organization would undoubtedly be more cumbersome and difficult, but it would be better ».
We will recall that Carmelo Ezpeleta warmed up on the 24thrd starting grid plot for Lucio Cecchinello. And it's Japanese Nakagami, currently in Moto2, who would hold the rope for the role of teammate of Crutchlow. Which won't be easy!
