MotoGP, Andrea Dovizioso lifts the veil: "the Yamaha V4 is finally a normal MotoGP"

Yamaha test rider and official advisor Andrea Dovizioso spoke candidly about the revolution underway at the Japanese manufacturer. For him, the switch to the V4 engine represents much more than a technical change: it's a necessary adaptation to the realities of modern MotoGP.

The return of "Dovi" to the paddock was not written. I never thought I would return to MotoGP in such a big and complicated project. “, he admits. " I had moved away and didn't think I would return in any role. »

What convinced him? The determination of Yamaha : " I saw who was working on the project... and the restructuring that Yamaha decided to do... all this made me understand that they were pushing hard »

Dovizioso lucidly analyzes the limits of the old M1 with 4 in-line cylinders: “The Yamaha with the inline-four has some spectacular advantages and features, but it lacks certain things and you are forced to ride it in a certain way… »

A management system that no longer meets current requirements: “ Today's MotoGP and today's tires require you to ride differently, so the new bike was designed going in this direction. »

His verdict is final: “ It's more normal compared to today's MotoGP... »

Andrea Dovizioso: “ braking with this bike is spectacular »

The biggest improvement is at the front: " the V4 goes in this direction and I found myself especially in braking: braking with this bike is spectacular.” A weighty compliment coming from a driver renowned for his braking feel.

Dovizioso recognizes on GPone that Yamaha had an alternative: " It wasn't mandatory…we can probably make modifications to the current bike…but it would take more time…I think it’s the right choice. »

An important validation for a decision that marks the end of a decades-old technical philosophy at Yamaha .

And a race appearance? The fans' dream will not come true: " On the one hand, I would like to be a wild card, … but that wouldn’t make sense… Augusto Fernandez is the right person… he is young and, unfortunately, I am not »

A humble admission that underlines the role now assigned to Dovizioso : that of a wise man and advisor, whose precious experience guides Yamaha in his quest to return to the top in MotoGP. The revolution Yamaha is in progress, and according to Dovizioso, it necessarily goes through this technical standardization. A historic turning point for the brand with tuning forks.