Cal Crutchlow comes out of his long hibernation, nevertheless comfortably lived in California. He will have to get over it if we take note of the desire of the Grand Prix world to launch its season in Jerez on July 19. Which is not that far considering that he will have to cross the Atlantic with the few planes that can still do it, probably going into voluntary isolation before going to Spain. In the meantime, he is getting back on his feet with MotoGP news and has his idea on the technical freeze decided until the end of 2021. A wise decision but which, according to him, especially delights a manufacturer...
Cal Crutchlow is gaining momentum and this is a good sign for anyone hoping for a resumption of activity in MotoGP. With the culmination of the launch of the 2020 season. July 19 in Jerez appears to be the Holy Grail. There is still work to be done to get there. But if Formula 1 manages to run in Austria on July 5, why not?
Since the Covid-19 pandemic hit the world, the microcosm of Grands Prix has gone into survival mode. A activity backup plan was adopted, showing real solidarity from the players in the paddock, the calendar is reworked in real time with painful but accepted choices, a new organizational protocol is put in place, with the health imperative as a priority. In short, it's working and we're even thinking about what's next, with the freezing of engine and aerodynamic developments until the end of 2021.
“A motorcycle will benefit, but the rider makes the difference”
A provision that makes the 34-year-old Englishman react: “ they made the right decision », begins the LCR Honda rider on Speedweek. com with Simon Patterson. “ Hervé Poncharal, IRTA and MSMA did well. It's difficult because we always want to improve the bike, like the engineers, but it's fairer for everyone. The key will be if you are happy with your bike and your setup. It is difficult to know how, based on our current situation, we can improve. »
With this new situation, reading the offseason timesheets suggests that there are already winners and losers in this new situation. Honda does not appear particularly in a position of strength. What do you think Cal Crutchlow ? " There is a particularly solid bike, and I won't say which one, who will benefit from it “he assures. " But the rider also makes a big difference on the bike. So it was fair and it's positive for the World Championship. »
The teammate of Nakagami finished : " Aprilia and KTM don't even have to make up the gap with the other bikes anymore because they have good machines and fast riders. We have a good base for the championship and I can't wait for it to start. " Not better !
