Rossi: Crutchlow can help Yamaha a lot

Valentino Rossi is sure to be Yamaha significantly strengthened with the arrival of the British, Cal Crutchlowwhich can make a big difference and manufacturer from Iwate it helps a lot in solving the problems that plagued them last season as well.

Yamaha racers won at half of last year’s races, but were not credited to their account none of the world champion titles, also because not constant forms motorcycles and technical problems.

Much of the problem stemmed from lack of a test program, as he is a previous test racer Jorge Lorenzo passed only four test days. This year, Yamaha has stepped up with Crutchlow, who raced on their motorcycles in the semi-factory Tech3 team between 2011 and 2013. The Briton began his work on Friday in a shakedown test, and will continue in the official winter tests, which will take place in the next few days.

According to Valentino Rossi, it could be Crutchlow important article, which will help Yamaha make the last one step to ultimate success. "Cal can make a difference, Yamaha can help a lot," is convinced the Italian, who says they are on good terms with the British. "That's why I'm glad we're working together."

Rossi thinks so It won't be easy for Crutchlow, as as a test racer he will have to find the motivation to push the motorcycle to the limits every time, even though he will not be racing. “It won’t be easy for Cal, so I hope he came to us motivated enough. He stopped racing after last season, so he’s probably in good shape, which is very important. We expect very good support from him. ”

Crutchlow said goodbye to active racing last year, having previously ridden Honda motorcycles for six seasons, which Rossi says he knows very well. His experience will definitely be welcome for Yamaha, according to the Italian.