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Yamaha’s MotoGP squad announced Friday that test rider Cal Crutchlow will make three wildcard appearances throughout the remainder of the
Cal Crutchlow is set to participate in the Italian Grand Prix at Mugello, the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, and the San Marino Grand Prix at Misano, pending confirmation from IRTA for the last two races. Yamaha, struggling in the 2023 season, can make use of six wildcard entries this year due to revised concessions rules, three before the summer break and the rest afterward. After retiring from full-time MotoGP, Crutchlow joined Yamaha as a test rider and has made racing appearances, including replacing injured and axed riders in previous seasons. The British racer recently appeared as a wildcard at Motegi in 2023 and will race at Mugello and Misano, followed by test sessions. Yamaha aims to gather data for bike development with Crutchlow’s wildcard entries, similar to Honda’s mission to improve competitiveness against other manufacturers like KTM, Aprilia, and Ducati. With Yamaha struggling at the start of the season, Crutchlow’s wildcard entries aim to support the team’s efforts in climbing up the standings, especially with the absence of a satellite team adding to their challenges.
