Is Andrea Dovizioso the one whose morale is most affected by the coronavirus crisis and the related confinement? Time will tell, but what is certain is that the Ducati official is asking himself questions about the meaning of life. He has already made it clear: these days spent secluded at home have refocused his thoughts which have left the simple framework of MotoGP. In a recent interview with Sky Sport, he drives home the point and even worries Ducati by admitting to having not yet decided anything for 2021…
And nothing decided, also means for Andrea Dovizioso not necessarily being convinced to continue your career, 34 years, in MotoGP. He hides his doubts even less as he has a reconversion in mind… “ I haven't yet decided what I will do in 2021, the choice will depend on many factors » comments Dovi. “ I don't have any clear plans for the future. »
« I feel a lot of nostalgia for motorcycles, even if the real problems are other things. I miss that fatigue after a full day of motocross, whereas now it's not possible. This long forced stoppage makes you think a lotr. » Stopping is therefore an option… Which leads us to think about doing something else: “ the SBK is not on the program. I don't know how much longer I'll be racing in MotoGP, for example I don't have a contract for next year yet, but having grown up in the World Championship, I'm used to racing with prototypes. SBK is a great championship but it's different, when you're in a good situation in MotoGP, you're playing for the championship, it's difficult to think about going in that direction. I have several projects in mind, but I am no longer oriented towards motocross because now I can no longer race in this discipline »
But the appeal of cars is also recognized: “ I would like to try experimenting on 4 wheels. There are cars that give an adrenaline rush close to that of motorcycles, such as rallying and rallycross. Last year I raced a DTM race at Misano, it was tough but I had fun. »
So we have a Andrea Dovizioso with his doubts. While Marc Marquez, he has his certainties. The Italian comments: “ I was very surprised by his 4 year contract » admitted the Ducati rider regarding the renewal of the eight-time World Champion's lease. “ I didn't expect it, in fact I had a completely different idea, I thought he would accept a challenge on another bike. This seems like an odd choice, there are definitely some internals we don't know about. »
Andrea Dovizioso ends with the idea he has of a season which will be unprecedented in terms of its calendar and its concentration of events when it can finally begin: “ Marc didn't give anyone a chance last year, but the beauty of motorcycling is that every season is different, a lot can happen » said Dovi. “ I expect an even closer fight than in 2019. Last year, Marc and Rins were there to play for the championship until mid-season, then the Yamaha arrived. This year they would have been immediately competitive, so there would have been at least 4 more drivers in contention for race wins and the championship. »
