It’s now official: Cal Crutchlow will compete in at least three MotoGP Grand Prix events this season as a wildcard for Yamaha. The manufacturer’s test rider is not in Jerez this weekend, while other concession manufacturers – Aprilia, Honda, and KTM – have chosen the Andalusian track for their wildcards.
Crutchlow’s first appearance will be from May 31 to June 2 at the Italian GP in Mugello – where Pol Espargaró with Red Bull KTM is also confirmed. On the Monday after that round, there is an official test day at the same circuit.
Then, the British rider will compete at his home Grand Prix in Great Britain from August 2 to 4 – right after the summer break. The last confirmed wildcard is at the San Marino GP from September 6 to 8, at the Misano circuit, which hosts an official test day the following Monday.
According to Yamaha, these three wildcards for Crutchlow are aimed at ‘gathering extra data to support’ the team ‘in their bike development mission’. Despite the announcement, these participations still need the final appproval from IRTA.
📣 WILD CARD ANNOUNCEMENT 📣@calcrutchlow will participate in the Italian GP 🇮🇹, British GP 🇬🇧*, and San Marino GP 🇸🇲* as a wild card. He aims to gather extra data to support Yamaha in their bike development mission 🫡
— Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP (@YamahaMotoGP) April 26, 2024
*Subject to final IRTA confirmation#YamahaFactoryRacing pic.twitter.com/n2unGLFZeo