We have known this since the start of this weekend in Valencia, Yamaha, subject to rolling fire of criticism of its own pilots, we decided on a new test pilot. This is Cal Crutchlow who will find an M1 known under the colors of Tech3. He will try to give him the benefit of his experiences with the Ducati and the Honda gained since then. The Englishman will replace Jorge Lorenzo who only had the position for one year. A separation that is not going as well as political correctness would like…
Between Jorge Lorenzo et Yamaha , there is the glory of three world titles, but also the pain of a separation in the direction of Ducati. The reunion took place after an unfortunate affair with Honda. But they will have been short, and they end against the backdrop of a new crisis. Since Crutchlow is signed, the brand and the Majorcan accept responsibility for a failed collaboration. Yamaha regrets a pilot who was not very involved and did not train, Por Fuera recalls that he was almost never mobilized, against the backdrop of COVID-19 and its pitfall of confinement.
Mayo Meregalli, the man of the official team Yamaha does not hide his bitterness about the five-time winner: “ Jorge Lorenzo didn't train because he didn't plan to test before the end of the year. We probably didn't get what we expected from a test pilot ».
“We didn’t get the feedback we expected”
Meregalli adds: “ when we did the Portimao test we saw that it was not ready » underlined the team leader. “ I know we said we wouldn't try again, but we didn't get the feedback we expected ».
A few weeks ago, the possibility of signing with Cal Crutchlow opened and Yamaha , they did not miss the opportunity to have an experienced tester, who rode with Ducati et Honda. For the Briton, it was a return to his roots which propelled him into the premier category. “ Cal's decision was made by mutual agreement. He showed a lot of interest and had in mind moving from starter to test pilot " concluded Maio Meregalli. " We are confident that with his experience and speed we can do an excellent job. We are convinced that, Covid permitting, things will be different next year ».
An expertise which thus provoked a reaction Jorge Lorenzo on his social network. Atmosphere…
