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Cal Crutchlow, MotoGP Defies Technical Advancements: "I'm an Old School Rider"
Returning to his greatest triumph on the tenth anniversary of Brünn’s historic victory, Cal Crutchlow stepped in for injured Johann Zarco and tackled modern MotoGP techniques. He wasn’t aiming for a championship; he simply managed to catch Marc Márquez’s (Ducati) lead by 44 seconds. Evaluating his post-race experience, Crutchlow voiced sharp criticisms of modern MotoGP technical advancements: “It was just a matter of finishing the race.”
Brünn's Challenging Track and Technical Differences
Cal Crutchlow stated that the situation was acceptable in the first eight laps of the race, but then noted his front wheel began to overheat and increase pressure. He emphasized this was the first time he’d experienced it in five years. While he enjoyed riding within a group with Yamaha riders Jack Miller, Alex Rins, and Toprak Razgatlıoğlu, he subsequently fell behind. In the final seven laps, he reported a decrease in power. The shoulder injury sustained at Mugello particularly caused problems, especially in left-hand corners. Crutchlow stated that he simply aimed to complete the race, rather than risk a repeat of the Brünn sprint fall.
Criticism of Modern MotoGP Techniques
Crutchlow’s views on the challenges created by modern MotoGP techniques within the podium were striking: “I'm an old school rider, I don’t like things like this. I don’t like aerodynamic devices, all the cables on the bike, and things like that. The bike mechanics think the same thing.” Crutchlow also described a different approach he took during braking in the intense pack early in the race: “I examined the engine brake more closely; it wasn't working well for me – because of everything happening around me, I had to apply the brakes differently. You won’t believe how powerful the bike can be when braking with aerodynamic influence.” He also drew attention to the fuel weight at the end of the race: “It’s fantastic for aerodynamic engineers, but difficult for riders to manage. Initially, with a full tank, the bike feels like 158 kilos, and towards the end it feels like 300 kilos.”
Thoughts on Bezzecchi Incident
Crutchlow commented on Bezzecchi’s crash at Brünn GP: “Anyone who has never been in that situation can never understand it.” He described the intense emotions following the crash: “You get up, without having ever been bruised, without worrying about whether it's working, without being sure if the bike is still running. Anyone who hasn’t experienced this and hasn’t gotten into this situation can never understand it. You feel angry because you fell.” However, he emphasized that Bezzecchi’s actions were wrong: “Everyone wants to damage a bike or a wall. All riders understand this feeling,” he added.
Comments on Race Penalties
Regarding the penalty given to Bezzecchi (disqualification from Brünn GP), Crutchlow said, “I'm not a steward; because I received a fine of 1000 euros like that. It’s not my place to judge.”
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