The message from the team manager of the official Honda team in MotoGP is more aimed at Lucio Cecchinello, boss of the LCR structure, than at the mentioned driver Cal Crutchlow. But at a time when the boss of the HRC satellite structure is already thinking about 2018, and beyond, trying to retain his lively English, the information is useful. Although talented, LCR members remain customers. Privileged certainly, but customers all the same.
The position taken by Livio Suppo, Racing Consultant has the merit of being clear. The HRC is one thing and its satellite teams something else. Having won two Grands Prix in 2016 will not change anything: “ we are happy with Cal and it is true that he won twice last year with the Honda. But it’s also because it has factory support. Honda is already making efforts for him. And for a pilot, having such technical support is like having money ».
An allusion made to Motorsport. Cal Crutchlow Would he have asked for a raise? We don't know, but Livio Suppo, Racing Consultant insists: “ I understand that in the days of Gibernau and Gresini it was Telefonica which paid the pilot's salary. So it is not news that Honda contributes anything to Crutchlow's salary ».
suppo finished : " technically he receives treatment almost identical to that given to Márquez and Pedrosa who are our contracted drivers. We can't do more for Crutchlow ". We could not be clearer and it is a message that will also have been heard by the other armed arm of the HRC on the MotoGP starting grid which is the Marc VDS Racing.
Otherwise, since this offseason, Cal Crutchlow is requested by the factory with a work program close to the official residents. The Englishman thus tasted the new chassis and put just as much demand on the 2017 version engine.
