The season is over and at Ducati, although we were beaten by the phenomenon Marc Márquez to whom Honda owes a lot, we are still happy with his performance. Six victories brought by one Andrea Dovizioso who has revealed himself to the world and to himself, he doesn't shy away from it and it allows Lorenzo's first campaign to be much more modest than his salary... Even the atmosphere at Borgo Panigale is good. Well almost…
This is a late release from DesmoDovi covered in the columns of Tutomotoriweb which puts things into perspective at Ducati. The now vice-world champion has gained volume in the box of the Bologna manufacturer thanks to his exploits, a new legitimacy that the Italian intends to exploit. By first clarifying certain things with the factory: “ there were eight Ducatis on the track and I was the only one to win. I alone made the difference in many situations, and not just on one or two occasions. The bike has progressed, for sure, but the real difference has been my own progress and my fabulous work with the team ».
Then comes the turn of Lorenzo... " I was very happy with his arrival. It confirmed everything I had analyzed about the bike. Until then, apart from one or two at Ducati, everyone thought it was better than what Iannone and I had demonstrated with it. With a champion, she had to win. But it didn't happen like that. Now 95% of the team is on my side”.
Por Fuera was therefore useful, but he was also a grain of sand at a crucial moment… “ Throughout the season, he was a good teammate. He didn't interfere, he was focused on his problems, his work, his bike. From that point of view, he was an excellent companion. But what happened in the last two races was not the best ever. He could have behaved better ". Roll on 2018!
