In MotoGP, preconceptions die hard so that when, finally, we manage to counter them, we can congratulate ourselves on a great victory. Take the case of Andrea Dovizioso. His performance this season is more than convincing, but it took a race at Misano and a lackluster finish in Aragon to make us believe that a state of grace was coming to an end. A fire in the pan that a Marc Márquez of another level would extinguish without firing a shot. Then there was this Japanese Grand Prix. Which opened the eyes of some. Starting with those of Jorge Lorenzo.
He is the teammate of the one who is fighting for the title for Ducati this season. A crown that he has won five times in his career, which justifies a good salary. But Jorge Lorenzo, before the Motegi, gave the rival favorite for the coronation Marc Márquez. Like many others, starting with illustrious retirees.
Yes, but that was before the Japanese Grand Prix. A grueling event, contested in terrible conditions and which was decided in the last bend in favor of a DesmoDovi at the top of his art. An outcome that shook up many certainties. Including those of Por Fuera: “ Andrea made sure to leave the championship open. He was in a difficult situation because a Márquez victory in Japan would have given him a title option. His chances would have been seriously reduced. But Dovi showed all his composure and determination by waiting for the best moment to attack. It left me speechless. It was great ».
He pursues : " five wins, no mistakes, except losing big points in Argentina due to the fall of Aleix Espargaró. Otherwise, he would be at the top of the rankings. I wish him the best. If I can help him win the title, I will. I congratulate him on his fantastic race ».
This is an act of faith that we will verify in a situation where Lorenzo will be able to achieve its first Ducati victory with a Dovizioso in its wake. Will he give him the opportunity to take the 25 points or will he play his own card? Because the Mallorcan has always said that he wanted to end his first year with the reds with at least one success. There are three Grands Prix left to compete. 11 points separate Márquez from Dovizioso…
