Dovizioso to ride as Yamaha MotoGP™ Test Rider at private Misano test

Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. confirm that Cal Crutchlow is unfortunately incapable of fulfilling his Yamaha Factory Racing MotoGP™ Test Rider duties due to complications following a hand surgery. Italian MotoGP™ legend Andrea Dovizioso has agreed to replace Crutchlow as Yamaha Factory Racing MotoGP™ Test Rider at a private Misano test.

Crutchlow was operated on his hand earlier this year but suffered complications. While Crutchlow concentrates on making a full recovery, Dovizioso will fulfil the Yamaha Factory Racing MotoGP™ Test Rider role for the present.

Dovizioso and Yamaha completed a preliminary test a few weeks ago in Mugello to confirm that the bond between Dovizioso and the YZR-M1 was still as strong as ever. The rider from Forlì will be aboard the Yamaha again during a private test that will be held at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli on Tuesday 20th and Wednesday 21st August.