Cal Crutchlow arrived in MotoGP™ from WorldSBK in 2011, having also taken the 2009 WorldSSP title. Achieving accolades as Rookie of the Year on his debut with Monster Yamaha Tech 3 in the premier class, Crutchlow then made his first podiums and pole positions with the Yamaha banner before leaving to the Ducati Team in 2014. Switching to LCR Honda the year after, Crutchlow’s greatest glory came in 2016 as he took victory in the wet in Brno – the first British winner for 35 years – and then followed it by another win at Phillip Island, in the dry. Top Independent Team rider in 2016 and a podium finisher once again in 2017, Crutchlow remained with the LCR team in 2018 for the fourth year running, winning another Grand Prix and on to challenge for the title of top Independent Team rider once again until his season was curtailed by injury. Crutchlow returned from a near career-ending injury by claiming P3 on the opening night of 2019, with two more podiums coming the Briton’s way. 2020 saw Crutchlow continue with LCR Honda Castrol, though an eighth-place finish was the best he had to offer before deciding to hang up his leathers. The Brit then rejoined the Yamaha ranks as a test rider for the 2021 season, and later replaced injured Franco Morbidelli at Petronas Yamaha SRT for the Styrian and Austrian GPs. Ahead of the British GP, with Maverick Viñales seperating from Yamaha, Crutchlow linked up with the factory team alongside Fabio Quartararo and competed at the following Aragon GP too. In 2022, the #35 made his return to the premier class with WithU Yamaha RNF MotoGP™ for the latter part of the season, starting from the Aragon GP, replacing Andrea Dovizioso, who had retired from his MotoGP™ career two weeks earlier at Misano. Starting in 2023, Cal Crutchlow resumed his role as a test rider for Yamaha and took part in a wildcard entry at the Japanese GP, earning points with a 13th place finish.
Rider Stats
Videos
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Rossi and Bagnaia lead Silverstone's star-studded Monster Track Day of Legends
Catch the very best bits from a hugely entertaining day at the iconic British circuit, which had some of the biggest names in two-wheel racing in attendance! #TDOL
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Crutchlow sheds light on "change of mentality" facing Yamaha
Ahead of his Wildcard return to racing, the Brit took a deep dive into some of the issues facing the Iwata factory and how he is working to solve them
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TECH WATCH: Crutchlow reserved on Yamaha's new aero
The RNF WithU rider was spotted trying some large wings on the back of his M1 during Saturday's runs at the Valencia GP
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"I'm retiring on top, I won't be back tomorrow!" - Crutchlow
Critical of the Yamaha in the fully wet conditions, the Brit slapped on a pair of slicks and took FP2 honours at the Malaysian GP
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"Fabio's stongest point is his head" - Crutchlow
The WithU Yamaha rider feels pity for Fabio's opponents and gives a glowing appraisal of the Frenchman's strengths
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Crutchlow: I haven't done anything like that all year
Pleased with his P3 slot on the timesheets, the Brit isn't getting ahead of himself as he maintains focus on his primary goal
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Can Crutchlow be Yamaha's secret weapon in title race?
Now riding with the factory team, the Brit will look for any crucial information that can assist Fabio Quartararo in the Championship battle
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"I never thought I'd be back at Silverstone" - Crutchlow
Donning the Yamaha factory colours, the Brit is expecting to find improvements after coming out of retirement at the Austrian double
Rider Bio
Bike
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Date of birth
29/10/1985
Place of birth
Coventry
Height
170 cm
Weight
66 kg
Rider Story
News
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Crutchlow set to make three wildcard appearances in 2024
The British rider will race at the British GP, Italian GP, and San Marino GP subject to IRTA confirmation
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Crutchlow to make wild card entry at the Grand Prix of Japan with the YAMALUBE RS4GP Racing Team
Cal Crutchlow will spearhead the YAMALUBE RS4GP Racing Team as a wild card rider at Round 14 of the 2023 FIM MotoGP World Championship, held at the Mobility Resort Motegi
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"I've never seen Yamaha work so hard" – Crutchlow
The Iwata factory Test Rider explains to Motorsport.com the huge effort going into the 2023 package
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Meregalli hopeful for Crutchlow wildcards in 2023
Speaking on the MotoGP™ Podcast, Monster Energy Yamaha’s Team Manager hopes the British rider will take part in three races next season
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Crutchlow: "Four stages of engines" tested for 2023 Yamaha
The British rider is in Jerez ahead of the Valencia GP to continue 2023 testing, but confirms he won’t be at the Valencia Test
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"I won't come in as bad as last year" – Cal Crutchlow
The Yamaha Test Rider returns to the MotoGP™ fold for the second year in a row, but this time around should be a little easier than in 2021
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Watch Cal Crutchlow on the MotoGP™ Podcast today!
The Yamaha Test Rider joins us on Twitch and YouTube at 5pm CET
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Crutchlow to remain Yamaha Test Rider in 2022 and 2023
The British rider will continue his work with the Iwata factory through this season and next
By motogp.com
Videos
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Rossi and Bagnaia lead Silverstone's star-studded Monster Track Day of Legends
Catch the very best bits from a hugely entertaining day at the iconic British circuit, which had some of the biggest names in two-wheel racing in attendance! #TDOL
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Crutchlow sheds light on "change of mentality" facing Yamaha
Ahead of his Wildcard return to racing, the Brit took a deep dive into some of the issues facing the Iwata factory and how he is working to solve them
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TECH WATCH: Crutchlow reserved on Yamaha's new aero
The RNF WithU rider was spotted trying some large wings on the back of his M1 during Saturday's runs at the Valencia GP
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"I'm retiring on top, I won't be back tomorrow!" - Crutchlow
Critical of the Yamaha in the fully wet conditions, the Brit slapped on a pair of slicks and took FP2 honours at the Malaysian GP
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"Fabio's stongest point is his head" - Crutchlow
The WithU Yamaha rider feels pity for Fabio's opponents and gives a glowing appraisal of the Frenchman's strengths
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Crutchlow: I haven't done anything like that all year
Pleased with his P3 slot on the timesheets, the Brit isn't getting ahead of himself as he maintains focus on his primary goal
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Can Crutchlow be Yamaha's secret weapon in title race?
Now riding with the factory team, the Brit will look for any crucial information that can assist Fabio Quartararo in the Championship battle
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"I never thought I'd be back at Silverstone" - Crutchlow
Donning the Yamaha factory colours, the Brit is expecting to find improvements after coming out of retirement at the Austrian double