Cal Crutchlow shows his class with comment on Alex Rins’ post after Spanish Grand Prix crash

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Alex Rins is enduring another difficult MotoGP weekend at the Grand Prix of Spain. A crash in the final practice session has had a knock-on effect.

Rins had to crawl out from underneath the fence after a high-speed turn four accident at Jerez. The marshals quickly grabbed the stretcher, but he was able to get back to his feet and walk away.

The Spaniard subsequently visited the medical centre, where he was diagnosed with a hairline fracture in his hand. He returned to the M1 for qualifying but only completed two laps, ending up in 23rd place.

With the aid of three retirements – including fellow Yamaha riders Fabio Quartararo and Jack Miller – Rins progressed to 15th in the Sprint. Quartararo has nonetheless cast his teammate into the shadows after a sensational pole position.

Rins entered the weekend 16th in the championship on 14 points. That’s less than half what franchise rider Quartararo has managed (30).

Cal Crutchlow assures Alex Rins he will ‘be there soon’ at Yamaha

Rins shared a clip of his Spanish Grand Prix crash on social media, assuring his fans he was okay.

“I had this crash on FP2 and unfortunately missed almost all of the qualy, but I’m good,” he wrote. “See you at the sprint! Also big thanks to the marshalls who helped me.”

Yamaha’s official account replied ‘we’re happy you’re ok’, and test rider Cal Crutchlow also got in touch. Crutchlow started 179 MotoGP races between 2011 and 2023, winning three times.

He clearly feels that Rins needs some additional support. And he wants to see the 18-time podium-finisher start to ‘enjoy’ himself more going forward.

“You don’t lose talent mate and no doubt you will be there soon!!!” Crutchlow wrote in a classy message. “Enjoy yourself Alex.”

Neil Hodgson disagrees with Cal Crutchlow after Alex Rins’ Spanish Grand Prix crash

Had Rins’ injury been more serious, Yamaha could potentially have called on Crutchlow to deputise. Augusto Fernandez is already in action for Pramac amid the injury to Miguel Oliveira.

There were fears that Crutchlow would never ride a MotoGP bike again after suffering a complex hand injury. However, the Briton has put those to rest by aiding Yamaha’s V4 engine testing.

As for Rins, Neil Hodgson is decidedly less optimistic than Crutchlow. He’s concerned about the 28-year-old’s accumulation of injuries.

Hodgson thinks Rins is approaching the end of his career in the series. He continues to use a crutch after a serious leg injury in 2023.