The LCR Honda made it known on Sunday, Aug 3, 2014 that it has struck one year deal with current Ducati team rider Cal Crutchlow. This announcement confirmed that Cal will ride their Honda RC213V Factory machine in the 2015 season of MotoGP in new Team colours, as CWM is now the new sponsor of the team. However, now it seems that the 29-year old British rider would not be the only one who will ride the LCR machine in the next premier class racing season. According to the latest update, the CEO of the LCR Honda, Lucio Cecchinello has an intention to add another rider in the team.
Cecchinello made this revelation just one day after the announcement of their contract with Cal, while talking to MotoGP.com. The executive of the LCR said that the contract they had signed with Crutchlow is just for 2015 season. Then, they have an option to consider him for 2016 season, but it will be based on the results Cal will produce in the next season, said Lucio. Adding to it, he said that they also need to keep the HCR side in mind.
Lucio, who himself has remained a 125cc class rider and won grand prix on seven occasions, has said that they have an intention to use a Factory Option bike for Crutchlow. Then, there is also an Open specification machine, but they have not finalized any plan or rider thus far, said Cecchinello. The CEO said that it was their first priority to get a competitive rider and have a Factory Option machine because it was there new sponsor’s (CWM) desire.
Earlier, several reports had indicated that current Moto3 Wold Championship standing leader Jack Miller will most probably be the one, whom LCR may pick for its Open specification bike. However, Cecchinello said that they had certainly approached Miller, but he is not aware about the status of any negotiations between Honda and the Moto3 rider. He also said that it depends on HRC at which available positions it would place Miller.
LCR could be that possibility, but again it would be up to the people, who are involved, said Lucio. If LCR will be able to add a second rider to its MotoGP team then, it would be first time since its premier class racing debut in 2006 that Honda would be fielding two bikes. Till any new updates, visit the online store of RiderWear and buy your favourite motorcycle clothing, helmet or security product at best price from the best motorcycle store. That has been serving motorcycling enthusiasts in the UK for several years now.
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