Former MotoGP rider Cal Crutchlow admits it is hard to be surprised by Marc Marquez overcoming a massive points deficit to stand right on the verge of his tenth world title. Having raced alongside the Spanish superstar in Honda machinery from 2015 to 2020, Crutchlow possesses a profound understanding of the sheer resilience and relentless work ethic that defines the Gresini and factory Ducati dominator's legendary career.
The road to redemption this season was fraught with physical hurdles, beginning with a lingering Mandalika shoulder issue that carried over into the opening rounds. While Aprilia's RS-GP charged to victory in five of the first seven Grands Prix, Marquez faced an uphill battle. Following surgery to correct a nerve issue in his right arm after Mugello, the Spaniard found himself lagging an astonishing 102 points behind Marco Bezzecchi in the title standings.
A stunning double victory at Balaton Park completely shifted the momentum, sparking an unstoppable charge to the summit of the standings. Speaking to MotoGP.com during the Qatar Grand Prix weekend, Crutchlow shared his thoughts on the championship fight. "Marc Marquez never ceases to amaze, so it's difficult to say that he would not come back," Crutchlow stated when assessing his former teammate's remarkable turnaround.
Elaborating further on the intense battle at the sharp end of the grid, Crutchlow added perspective on the title rivals. "But it’s been an incredible title battle. It was a shame that Jorge Martin crashed in Australia. Marc all but has it wrapped up, let's say, at the moment. It's great that we've been able to get a Grand Prix here in Qatar, a circuit that the riders love as well, a spectacle under the lights. Let's see if he can do it this weekend. If not, I'm sure he's going to do it in the next ones," he explained.
Aside from analyzing the championship battle, Crutchlow's presence in the paddock at Lusail carried technical responsibilities. Following several substitute appearances for LCR earlier in the campaign, the veteran British rider stepped in to assist compatriot Jake Dixon during his HRC debut, utilizing his two decades of paddock experience to help the engineers decode telemetry data.
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