Dovizioso's name has come back into the spotlight in MotoGP since the former Ducati rider decided to test the new Aprilia RS-GP. So much so that in addition to the discovery scheduled in Jerez from April 12 to 14, there is already talk of another test run in Mugello a month later. Which would be worth the detour since it would be with the Ducati… And for a return to the Grand Prix with a wild card? There, manager Simone Battistella puts the kibosh on it…
If the current mood is euphoric about a Andrea Dovizioso likely to return to MotoGP on a Aprilia, the manager Simone Battistella crashes like the killjoy on duty…” Well I don't think there's a chance this season » he declared to motogp.com. " He definitely wants to take the test and he accepted Aprilia's invitation. He was very keen to get back on a MotoGP. But we are working for 2022. We are not thinking about 2021 ».
And to make himself understood, he adds: “ It's just a test for now. We didn't plan or talk about anything else ". The manager therefore does not even confirm the Mugello : “ maybe there will be another test or more tests, but for now we just decided to do this one and take stock ».
Dovizioso is hoped for but does not confirm anything
The announced plans of Dovizioso for 2021 are therefore still focused on staying fit for a full-time return in 2022. This is why the Italian is completing a motocross campaign this year. And in an intense way, since he really missed to hurt yourself during a competition a few days ago.
As a concessionary manufacturer, Aprilia is allowed to field a driver as a wildcard at six events in 2021, which theoretically opens the door for Dovizioso to line up on the grid if both parties so desire. Aleix Espargaró, the titular driver on the RS-GP proclaims to anyone who will listen that he is not against it, quite the contrary. For now, Aprilia can only count on him and Lorenzo Savadori.
