For Andrea Dovizioso, the two Grands Prix at Jerez will have been an observation round, or a warm-up session. With some concerns nevertheless about the level of his Ducati with the new Michelin tires. Third first and sixth then, Dovi did not show himself to be the one who would only have to stoop to take the title once Marc Marquez was sidelined. However, he was his runner-up three times in a row in the championship. But from this weekend, in Brno, and for the next two at the Red Bull Ring, there will no longer be time to ask questions. But good to give answers.
Answers to himself and Ducati, in a period where everything must be decided regarding the future during this month of August. We will therefore have to take our destiny in hand, and make do with this GP20 and these Auvergne tires. The terrain is favorable to the powerful Desmosedici. Andrea Dovizioso knows it, he cannot disappoint, otherwise he will go under.
It is under pressure but also with the bit in his teeth that DesmoDovi presents himself before the deadline of the Czech Republic Grand Prix : “ it was really good to have a week off after two exhausting weekends to recover and regain strength ", said Dovizioso, who broke his collarbone just before the start of the season, in a motocross race. “ Brno will be a challenge. It is a course on which we can use the strengths of our Desmosedici GP motorcycle. We need to start the weekend strong »
Dovizioso has his destiny in his hands
« We worked well in Jerez, improving day by day. We now need to consolidate what we have developed in the three upcoming races in the Czech Republic and Austria. It shouldn't be as hot there as it is in Spain, and I think that will put us on the right track. My expectations for the Grand Prix are really high »
Dovizioso can show interesting statistics about the Masaryk Ring near Brno. Two years ago, Dovi triumphed over his then Ducati teammate, Jorge Lorenzo. Last year he was close to victory as runner-up. In total, he reached the podium six times in the Czech Republic.
He will have to watch out for his teammate Petrucci with a vengeful spirit after missing his two Grands Prix at Jerez. He will also have to be wary of the GP20s from the Pramac team, whose drivers are in good shape. And in particular a bagnaia to whom we promise Ducati Dovi's place if he resigned himself to throwing in the towel...
