Cal Crutchlow retires early from Italian GP due to shoulder injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 9:18 AM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
Cal Crutchlow's return to MotoGP at the Italian Grand Prix ended prematurely due to a muscle tear in his left shoulder. The 40-year-old British rider, substituting for Johann Zarco at LCR Honda, retired after completing just 10 of the 23-lap race. Crutchlow reported significant shoulder pain during the morning warm-up, leading to the decision to pull into the pits as a precaution. This marked his first grand prix appearance in three years, and despite the setback, he expressed satisfaction with his performance up to that point and is scheduled for further medical evaluations.
- •Crutchlow made his first grand prix appearance in three years at Mugello.
- •He completed only 10 laps before retiring from the race.
- •A muscle tear in his left shoulder prompted the early exit.
- •He reported feeling good about his lap times before retirement.
- •Crutchlow plans to undergo medical checks to assess his injury.
- 9:18 AMYahoo Sports — Cal Crutchlow reveals shoulder problem that forced early retirement from Italian GP
- 9:18 AMMotorsport.com — Cal Crutchlow reveals shoulder problem that forced early retirement from Italian GP
"Cal Crutchlow’s return to MotoGP at the Italian Grand Prix was cut short by a muscle tear in his left shoulder, it has been revealed. The Briton made his first grand prix appearance in three years at Mugello, substituting for an injured Johann Zarco at the LCR Honda team. However, he was forced to pull into the pits after just 10 out of 23 laps on Sunday, bringing a premature end to his ...Keep reading
"Fitness issues meant the three-time grand prix winner had to retire even before the halfway point at Mugello
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 9:18 AMCal Crutchlow reveals shoulder problem that forced early retirement from Italian GP
Fitness issues meant the three-time grand prix winner had to retire even before the halfway point at Mugello
- Motorsport.comJun 1, 2026, 9:18 AMCal Crutchlow reveals shoulder problem that forced early retirement from Italian GP
Cal Crutchlow’s return to MotoGP at the Italian Grand Prix was cut short by a muscle tear in his left shoulder, it has been revealed. The Briton made his first grand prix appearance in three years at Mugello, substituting for an injured Johann Zarco at the LCR Honda team. However, he was forced to pull into the pits after just 10 out of 23 laps on Sunday, bringing a premature end to his ...Keep reading
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