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Crutchlow to get three MotoGP wildcards in 2024 with Yamaha

Three-time MotoGP race winner Cal Crutchlow will get three wildcard outings this season with Yamaha as part of his test rider role with the Japanese marque.

Crutchlow will take part in the Italian Grand Prix at Mugello, the British GP at Silverstone and the San Marino GP at Misano around his testing duties.

As part of the new concession rules for 2024, Yamaha is permitted to field six wildcard entries across the campaign.

It is unclear if Yamaha will utilise Crutchlow for any more beyond the San Marino GP.

At present, Honda, KTM and Aprilia can also field six wildcards under the concessions system, while Ducati is permitted to none.

KTM has already announced plans for two wildcards in 2024, with Dani Pedrosa taking part in this weekend’s Spanish GP, while Pol Espargaro will race the RC16 at Mugello.

Aprilia and Honda are fielding wildcards also this weekend at Jerez, with Lorenzo Savadori in for the former and Stefan Bradl at HRC.

Yamaha currently sits fourth in the manufacturers’ table after a tricky start to the 2024 season, with just one top 10 finish to its credit.

The Japanese marque is set to test a completely new M1 on Monday at Jerez.

Source: Autosport

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