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    "David Emmett",
    "Read more about Cal Crutchlow To Replace Johann Zarco In LCR Honda At Mugello",
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  "textContent": "Cal Crutchlow To Replace Johann Zarco In LCR Honda At Mugello\n\nCal Crutchlow is set to make a surprise return to the MotoGP grid. The British rider has been called up by the LCR Honda Team to replace the injured Johann Zarco.\n\nThough Crutchlow has a long and very successful history with the LCR team, his recall is something of a surprise. Under normal circumstances, Zarco would be replaced by a Honda test rider, but a combination of injury and the 2027 rule changes have limited Honda's choices. Aleix Espargaro is still recovering from fracturing his vertebrae in a testing crash at Sepang earlier this year. HRC want Takaaki Nakagami to focus on developing the 850cc Honda RC214V for next year, and don't want him on a 1000cc bike. The change of tire manufacturer, from Michelin to Pirelli, is a major factor here.\n\nDavid Emmett Thu, 28/May/2026 - 07:36\n\n  * Read more about Cal Crutchlow To Replace Johann Zarco In LCR Honda At Mugello\n  * 1 comment\n  *   * Log in or register to post comments\n\n",
  "title": "Cal Crutchlow To Replace Johann Zarco In LCR Honda At Mugello"
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