And 93! A value to be considered in points which separate the championship leader Marc Márquez – a number identical to that written on the fairing of his Honda – from the second in the championship Andrea Dovizioso, Ducati official. A lesson given by the man who is heading straight towards his eighth absolute title and his third in a row to the detriment of the man who is also nicknamed DesmoDovi. Depressing? Not really if we are to agree with the communication skills of Ducati boss Claudio Domenicali…
Si Claudio Domenicali exulted in the box of his troops at the finish of the Italian Grand Prix at Mugello, he was much more discreet when the checkered flag was lowered on the Grand Prix of San Marino in Misano. And for good reason. His GP19s had never been in the game. Andrea Dovizioso took a pale sixth place while Danilo Petrucci settled for tenth place. Not enough to shake the championship leader more than ever, celebrating his seventh victory of the season.
Such an assessment that Claudio Domenicali explained: “ it was a difficult Sunday » he told the radio show “Tutti Convocati” on Radio 24. “ The asphalt of the track was very different, we have a very powerful motorcycle that gains in acceleration and braking, and in Misano it was very difficult ". However, as recalled Luigi Ciamburro on Cordedimoto, the previous year, the two GP18s had competed and won on this same track. “ The asphalt played a certain role, but above all the absence of a tire capable of adapting to this much smoother asphalt » however recalled Sundays.
Regarding the gap observed in the championship, the boss defends his own: “ Andrea Dovizioso and Ducati have taken 93 points, but 20 other riders are behind, including the phenomenon of other extraordinary brands. They won the race, but Márquez plays a different sport if you judge by the numbers. » Claudio Domenicali insists: “ we witness the combination of a rider who doesn't ride a motorcycle like the others. In the points zone, only Lorenzo arrived at Honda, Crutchlow was particularly slow. If I have to rate Dovizioso, I would give it 6,5. »
The situation of Danilo Petrucci is, however, assessed differently: “ Danilo is a good driver, he had extraordinary races until he was renewed. Since then he has had trouble. It's hard to judge now, but I'd give it a 6 " concluded Sundays. “ We have many noble drivers who have not won a race this year » concludes the boss who remains united.
