Cal Crutchlow has therefore chosen to leave the life of a regular MotoGP rider. Now in charge of testing for Yamaha, he will undoubtedly appear on occasion on an M1. An episodic representation that cannot satisfy the promoter Dorna. The latter, in fact, has always insisted on having a British passport on his starting grid, if only for the very influential BT-Sports media. The only thing is, the British next generation is not there to take over from the former LCR-Honda driver…
And this succession does not seem ready to only be seen on the horizon. Cal Crutchlow is the first to recognize it: “ no, it doesn't look good », confirms the subject of his gracious majesty, looking at the situation in Great Britain. “ Do we have the talent that will allow us to reach MotoGP and be competitive? There is no reason to only choose one driver. I think there is talent. But I don't know if they'll make it or not ».
« This is not alarming as something may develop during this time. But in the short term, things look bad. As a Brit I hope we can find someone » commented on Motorsport-total the three-time MotoGP winner, who regularly spoke with the CEO of Dorna, Carmelo Ezpeleta, to talk about the situation in the United Kingdom.
« There is nothing we want more than to have a British rider at the top of MotoGP. What is the difficulty in achieving this? It's quite difficult, I think " commented Crutchlow, who raced in MotoGP from 2011 to 2020 and won a total of 19 podiums for Great Britain.
Pessimistic Crutchlow forgets Jake Dixon
« I'm glad I was the only one for ten years. I feel quite privileged. I exceeded my own expectations. We must now look for the successor. But I have no idea who it will be », admits the man who was born in Coventry 35 years ago and who went through WSS and WSBK before reaching MotoGP.
A journey reminiscent of that of Sam Lowes who like him is a former WSS World Champion. But Lowes is past the age of being a hopeful and he had an unfortunate experience in MotoGP with Aprilia. John mcphee, for his part, does not seem able to do better than a Moto3 rider. Chaz Davies will continue in WSBK after refusing an option Aprilia where is still Bradley Smith. There would therefore only be Jake dixon, aged 25 and who competes in Moto2. As for the British Talent Cup incubator, nothing convincing has yet come out of it.
