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Andrea Dovizioso has decided to wait and see in his idea of ​​returning to MotoGP in conditions which would be more favorable to him humanly, technically and financially than when he was an official Ducati rider. A risky strategy because from this perspective he only has one Honda option left to replace Marc Marquez, still injured, who is becoming more and more blurred as the days go by. It is therefore indeed the sabbatical year which risks imposing itself on the Italian who will therefore be able to indulge in his passion for motocross. A situation which receives all the benevolent understanding of a leading team in WSBK: Kawasaki…

We recently learned from the voice of the team Puccetti which Kawasaki could have welcomed into his clan Johann zarco, before the latter branched off towards the Ducati of the Avintia team to stay in MotoGP. This time, it's on the side of Father Riba, chief engineer of Jonathan Rhea within the official team of the Akashi brand that we talk about Grand Prix, focusing on the fate ofAndrea Dovizioso.

The 34-year-old Italian and three-time world vice-champion is on foot, a posture he chose when closing his adventure with Ducati and by rejecting the proposals which had been submitted to him. But according to the majority of observers, doing without such talent is a waste. Riba pears is a key person in the system Kawasaki in WSBK, and he was also a pilot. He thus gives an informed opinion on this situation: “ I can understand it 100% ", said the Spaniard in an interview with Motorsport-Total.com.

“Andrea Dovizioso is a top driver”

« Dovi has always been pretty good in previous years. But 2020 has been a time of ups and downs. It's a disaster. He fought Ducati and tried to tell them he couldn't have feelings ».

According to Fish, Ducati made a mistake by not listening to the rider's statements and instead focusing on the data recordings. “ You need to understand how you can help him in this situation. It's not always about data », comments Fish which ends: “ When a driver has a lot of confidence in himself, it is very difficult to stop him. In my eyes, 'Dovi' is a top driver ». Kawasaki, to all intents and purposes, takes its date thanks to its chief engineer. We never know …

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