Andrea Dovizioso is the quiet man of the MotoGP paddock. He doesn't run social networks, he is almost transparently discreet, even though his position as an official Ducati rider inevitably draws the spotlight on him. We would almost consider him placid, a lack of charisma which would be detrimental to him at this stage of a career where he must play for the supreme title. DesmoDovi is not fooled by this situation and the comments it generates. Before taking charge again this weekend in Brno, he answers…
To be a MotoGP star, you also have to, in these media times, play on your personality as much as your talent. But don't count on Andrea Dovizioso to enter this game. The Ducati official is above all a rider, quite simply, who must be judged solely on what happens on the track. “ I know my worth, I just need to show it on my bike he declares.
Andrea Dovizioso has won 12 races in the premier class with the Ducati since the 2016 Malaysian Grand Prix. He has finished the last two seasons with the status of vice-world champion. There is no doubt that without the phenomenon Marc Marquez, he would have at least one title in MotoGP, which would be added to his coronation in 125 at the end of 2004.
He is therefore not nothing on the starting grid, and yet he remains discreet: “ speech is worthless, I care about substance, not appearance. This is why I limit my presence on social networks. Private remains private » the 33-year-old Italian recently said in an interview with Icon. “ Who cares what I have for dinner? ».
« Fame is an inevitable consequence of podiums, so I don't mind » adds Dovi. “ I'm an Italian rider on an Italian motorcycle: I'm fulfilling my childhood dream and showing it to the fans whenever I can. Their support helped me to be more relaxed. The chants and flags with my number on the race tracks of the world are an immense satisfaction ».
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The big objective remains clear: “ obtain the title in the premier category, of course. I have been riding with Ducati since 2013, we are now a well-established team and our way of working is constantly evolving. We were close to the title in 2017 and we are confident for the future ».
In 2019, the adventure is difficult, because the reigning champion Marc Márquez has a lead of 58 points after nine races with his Honda. But there are still 250 points to distribute. A parameter which does not escape the man who claims 18 years of competition, during which he has not missed a Grand Prix: “ you have to take care of the details, because that always makes the difference. Respect the opponent and be willing to make sacrifices, otherwise you won't lift trophies in the air » insists the teammate Danilo Petrucci. " These are lessons that are also useful in everyday life ».
A wisdom that also exudes from this last remark… “ Fear must always be taken into account. If fear doesn't come into play, you exceed your limit and you have to imagine the possible consequences, at 350 km/h, protected only by a helmet and leather clothing... ».
