{"id":2242905,"date":"2026-11-06T19:55:46","date_gmt":"2026-11-06T16:55:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2242905"},"modified":"2026-11-06T19:55:46","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T16:55:46","slug":"jake-dixon-finds-motogp-speed-after-qatar-crash-credits-pain-cal-crutchlow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2242905","title":{"rendered":"Jake Dixon finds MotoGP speed after Qatar crash, credits \u201cpain\u201d Cal Crutchlow"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360396_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;]<\/p>\n<article>\n<header id=\"lbs-article\" class=\"article header article-header section layout layout--article-header\">\n<div class=\"col headline\">\n<div>\n<h1>Jake Dixon finds MotoGP speed after Qatar crash, credits \u201cpain\u201d Cal Crutchlow<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Jake Dixon endured an eventful Qatar MotoGP return before making major progress with help from Cal Crutchlow.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section two-column\">\n<div class=\"col article-info\">\n<div>\n<address> Peter McLaren <\/address>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><time datetime=\"2026-11-06T19:55:46+00:00\">06 Nov 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col article-actions\">\n<div class=\"block block-better-social-sharing-buttons block-social-sharing-buttons-block\">\n<div class=\"social-sharing-buttons\"><span class=\"ssb-title\"> Share<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div id=\"lbs-content\" class=\"content wide-two-column-sticky section layout layout--wide-two-column-sticky\">\n<div class=\"col first-column\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360396_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360396_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360396_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360396_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360396_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360396_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360396_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360396_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360396_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Jake Dixon crashes on Honda MotoGP return in Qatar, gets help from Cal Crutchlow<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-preferred-source\">\n<aside>\n<div class=\"preferred-source\">\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div>  Prefer Crash.Net on Google <\/div>\n<div> See our stories more often<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"button\">  Add <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Jake Dixon&#8217;s MotoGP return got off to a nightmare start when the Englishman was sent sliding down the track just four minutes into his factory HRC debut in Qatar.<\/p>\n<p>The former Moto2 title contender, who now races for HRC in WorldSBK, had already suffered a big tank-slapper before losing the front a few corners later.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe did not have the best start to the day, it has to be said. I\u2019m really sorry for the guys, but it\u2019s such a professional team that we all bounced back and got to it,\u201d said Dixon, completing his first MotoGP laps since 2021 as a replacement for Joan Mir.<\/p>\n<p>The 30-year-old was 3.148s off the pace in last place by the end of the opening session, but made big progress in the evening, slashing over two seconds from his lap time to finish just two tenths behind LCR Honda regular Diogo Moreira.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360343_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360343_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360343_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360343_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360343_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360343_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360343_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360343_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360343_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Jake Dixon, 2026 Qatar MotoGP.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cAll of the Honda HRC engineers helped me a lot between sessions to understand the bike better and show me where we can improve,\u201d Dixon added.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI am happy with the speed we showed today and tonight it\u2019ll be about seeing what areas and points and going to make the most difference.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCrutchlow has also been a huge help, giving me great insight and being very clear &#8211; it\u2019s really helpful to have someone with his experience in this situation.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Cal Crutchlow, who made six race appearances for LCR earlier this season, was watching Dixon&#8217;s progress from the pits &#8211; the TV cameras catching his reaction as he saw Dixon save the FP1 tank slapper, only to crash a few corners later:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>A post shared by MotoGP\u2122 (@motogp)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"placeholder embed instagram\">\n<div>Loading this video will expose you to potential cookies and tracking by the provider<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cDo you know what? Cal&#8217;s a pain in my arse, that&#8217;s what Cal is!\u201d Dixon told TNT Sports.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read Also<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-af127d6bcdccca8a1e35ed18ec363dff2514913c88264c43b0b5d1ff257fbe26\">\n<div class=\"item-list\">\n<ul>\n<li>Qatar MotoGP, Lusail &#8211; Friday Practice Results<\/li>\n<li>Official: Jake Dixon gets &#8220;dream&#8221; Honda MotoGP chance in Qatar<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cI absolutely love him, though. He&#8217;s such a character, and he&#8217;s great to have in my corner this weekend.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe&#8217;s helping me a lot with riding, because obviously he rode this bike this year, so he really gets it. He\u2019s giving me some criticism as well, which is I want.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSo, yeah, great guy. Obviously, he was laughing at my moment this morning, and then when it panned to me crashing, he was like, &#8220;Oh God.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe&#8217;s just such a funny guy. It&#8217;s great to have him around.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Johann Zarco was the fastest Honda rider in eighth, with Dixon&#8217;s team-mate Luca Marini in 13th.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-campaign-monitor\">\n<h2>Never miss an update.<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Stay up to speed with the latest MotoGP news and analysis, delivered straight to your inbox.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>Your information will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Jake Dixon endured an eventful Qatar MotoGP return before making major progress with help from Cal Crutchlow.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Jake Dixon&#8217;s MotoGP return got off to a nightmare start when the Englishman was sent sliding down the track just four minutes into his factory HRC debut in Qatar.<\/p>\n<p>The former Moto2 title contender, who now races for HRC in WorldSBK, had already suffered a big tank-slapper before losing the front a few corners later.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe did not have the best start to the day, it has to be said. I\u2019m really sorry for the guys, but it\u2019s such a professional team that we all bounced back and got to it,\u201d said Dixon, completing his first MotoGP laps since 2021 as a replacement for Joan Mir.<\/p>\n<p>The 30-year-old was 3.148s off the pace in last place by the end of the opening session, but made big progress in the evening, slashing over two seconds from his lap time to finish just two tenths behind LCR Honda regular Diogo Moreira.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360343_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360343_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360343_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360343_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360343_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360343_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360343_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360343_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360343_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Jake Dixon, 2026 Qatar MotoGP.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cAll of the Honda HRC engineers helped me a lot between sessions to understand the bike better and show me where we can improve,\u201d Dixon added.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI am happy with the speed we showed today and tonight it\u2019ll be about seeing what areas and points and going to make the most difference.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCrutchlow has also been a huge help, giving me great insight and being very clear &#8211; it\u2019s really helpful to have someone with his experience in this situation.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Cal Crutchlow, who made six race appearances for LCR earlier this season, was watching Dixon&#8217;s progress from the pits &#8211; the TV cameras catching his reaction as he saw Dixon save the FP1 tank slapper, only to crash a few corners later:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Jake Dixon&#8217;s MotoGP return got off to a nightmare start when the Englishman was sent sliding down the track just four minutes into his factory HRC debut in Qatar.<\/p>\n<p>The former Moto2 title contender, who now races for HRC in WorldSBK, had already suffered a big tank-slapper before losing the front a few corners later.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe did not have the best start to the day, it has to be said. I\u2019m really sorry for the guys, but it\u2019s such a professional team that we all bounced back and got to it,\u201d said Dixon, completing his first MotoGP laps since 2021 as a replacement for Joan Mir.<\/p>\n<p>The 30-year-old was 3.148s off the pace in last place by the end of the opening session, but made big progress in the evening, slashing over two seconds from his lap time to finish just two tenths behind LCR Honda regular Diogo Moreira.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360343_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360343_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360343_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360343_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360343_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360343_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360343_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360343_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360343_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Jake Dixon, 2026 Qatar MotoGP.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cAll of the Honda HRC engineers helped me a lot between sessions to understand the bike better and show me where we can improve,\u201d Dixon added.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI am happy with the speed we showed today and tonight it\u2019ll be about seeing what areas and points and going to make the most difference.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCrutchlow has also been a huge help, giving me great insight and being very clear &#8211; it\u2019s really helpful to have someone with his experience in this situation.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Cal Crutchlow, who made six race appearances for LCR earlier this season, was watching Dixon&#8217;s progress from the pits &#8211; the TV cameras catching his reaction as he saw Dixon save the FP1 tank slapper, only to crash a few corners later:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;http:\/\/crash.net\/motogp\/news\/1109538\/1\/jake-dixon-finds-motogp-speed-after-qatar-crash-credits-pain-cal-crutchlow&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360396_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;] Jake Dixon finds MotoGP speed after Qatar crash, credits \u201cpain\u201d Cal Crutchlow Jake Dixon endured an eventful Qatar MotoGP return before making major progress with help from Cal Crutchlow. 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