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Cal Crutchlow revealed a shoulder injury forced him to retire early from his first MotoGP race since 2023.
Cal Crutchlow had to retire from his first MotoGP grand prix since 2023 at Mugello due to a suspected muscle tear near his left scapula.
Despite suffering an injury during morning warm-up, Crutchlow managed to improve his lap times during the race before the pain became too severe.
He humorously compared his race to a game of football, as he completed the grand prix in two halves.
Crutchlow’s high pain threshold allowed him to push through the discomfort but ultimately had to stop to prevent further damage to his shoulder.
The injury raises questions about his participation in the upcoming Hungarian round, with a decision to be made after evaluating his condition.
