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Cal Crutchlow has explained why he is returning to MotoGP competition having originally rejected the offer
Cal Crutchlow has decided to return to MotoGP competition at the Italian Grand Prix at Mugello this weekend, despite initially declining the offer.
He will be filling in for the injured Johann Zarco, who suffered a knee injury during a crash at Barcelona.
Crutchlow’s comeback was confirmed after a successful test at Misano prior to the race.
His wife played a significant role in convincing him to return, with her encouragement ultimately swaying his decision.
He insisted that only the LCR Honda team, with whom he had a long history, could have persuaded him to come back to racing.
Crutchlow acknowledged the need for a private test before the race to ensure he was ready to compete at such high speeds again.
