Honda has rubbished allegations by Ducati test rider Michele Pirro that it was responsible for the ban on wildcard entries in MotoGP this season. As part of its efforts to reduce the cost of competition amid the coronavirus crisis, the Grand Prix Commission has prohibited MotoGP manufacturers from fielding wildcards in 2020, although it has stated that it has "every intention" to reinstate such entries next season. The ban will prevent Jorge Lorenzo from making his planned grand prix return at Barcelona with Yamaha, and will also affect other test riders like Pirro, who contested three races as a wildcard last year with Ducati and was expected to complete a similar race programme...
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