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Jake Dixon Reveals Failed Bid to Return to MotoGP With LCR Honda

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Jake Dixon, currently racing WorldSBK for Honda's factory team, revealed he tried to secure a MotoGP return with LCR Honda for Silverstone but it didn't work out. The seat is currently held by Cal Crutchlow, substituting for the injured Johann Zarco, whose medical clearance isn't expected before September. Dixon discussed the negotiations on the Paddock Pass podcast.

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Having watched this stuff firsthand, fighting over a substitute seat is business as usual in racing. It's rare for a rider to admit outright that he 'tried and it didn't work out' the way Dixon did. With Zarco not expected back before September, it's still unclear how long Crutchlow keeps the seat warm or when the next chance comes.