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Crutchlow: 'Bike better than me' in MotoGP return

Cal Crutchlow admits physical strength is his main limitation as he returns to MotoGP with LCR Honda, replacing injured Johann Zarco.

Cal Crutchlow says a lack of physical strength is his number one limitation as his comeback to MotoGP racing got underway at the Italian Grand Prix. The British rider, stepping in to replace the injured Johann Zarco at the LCR Honda team, was last on the timesheets in afternoon practice at Mugello.

His best lap was over a second slower than the fastest rider, highlighting the challenge ahead for Crutchlow who hasn't competed in MotoGP since his last outing with Yamaha in 2020. newsindata.com