Andrea Dovizioso took stock of three days of testing in Jerez on the Aprilia which turned into two, since the last day was spoiled by bad weather. However, the omens are good for both the driver and the manufacturer who have decided to meet in a month at Mugello. This is a strong sign that we have entered a phase of approach for the 2022 season. Dovi admits to wanting to return to MotoGP and Aprilia is ready to help him with this objective.
Ce test in Jerez will have sealed a good relationship between André Dovizioso et Aprilia who will develop their emerging understanding a little more Mugello in a month. New tests which will be carried out with… Ducati. On his experience with RS GP, the three-time vice-world champion comments: “ it was a really enjoyable and emotional experience to ride another MotoGP bike after eight years of the same bike. I still have a passion for MotoGP and I would like to race there in 2022. So, in my opinion, it was a good idea to be here on the track ».
An important position when we know that every word spoken by Dovizioso is a surgical strike. A meticulousness and reflection that he also applies in his working method: “ if I do something, then I do it correctly. I don't just want to ride MotoGP one way or another. We currently have the Mugello test on the agenda. Then we will see ».
There is therefore no question of rushing things, like doing a Grand Prix as a wild card: “ it wouldn't make any sense he says. " For the moment, I don't think about it, I know the MotoGP and you have to be part of a project, it’s a difficult category. Making hasty decisions has never been my way of approaching things. Now we're going to have fun at Mugello and I hope there will be some ergonomic changes to be able to push more ". An aspect still to be worked on, which leads to evasive comments on other areas: “ some things are really good and some things need improvement, but that's how it is on every bike ».
Andrea Dovizioso: “Aprilia has managed to take a fundamental step this year”
He adds : " getting back into the saddle of a MotoGP is crazy, something unique, the power and intensity that you can put on a MotoGP is completely different from other bikes. The emotions that make you feel the real power, the intensity of braking, are always unique. This experience confirmed to me that until you try a motorcycle, even if you are a rider who analyzes, you cannot understand certain details. It's very nice to be able to try different motorcycles ».
Andrea Dovizioso finished : " I think that's just how things happen. Aleix Espargarò showed that he knew how to go fast, he puts all his heart into it and Aprilia pushes hard, then they managed to take a fundamental step this year, because the MotoGP level is difficult, they are all very close. Having a good base is no longer enough, because you can finish eleventh with a minimum gap at the end of the race ". Dovi is definitely making his way to Noale…
