When official presentation Ducati troops last week in Switzerland, the message was clear: this season, among the reds, we will play it together. A bloc gathered behind the leader Dovizoso who took his teammate Petrucci under his wing. To have a better grip on him? There is that, but as Petrux still has everything to prove, the approach is, for the moment, a win-win. But in exchange for what?
Unity is strength. This would be another slogan to add to the one emblazoned on the GP19 fairing calling for victory now. A philosophy which, on the track, reflects the racing instructions and overall strategies to defeat the opponent. The latter is designated. It is Marc Marquez. DesmoDovi will have to beat him. But in this duel, what role will play Danilo Petrucci ? Because there can be a difference in attitude between a driver who races to obtain the best result and the same one who must ensure his leader has an advantage in points over his direct rival...
The debate is open. And Petrux wants to play it down from the outset: “ from the outside, it does indeed seem that I am the one who will have to give everything for Dovizioso. I don't know if I'll be his servant in any way, but if I am, I won't mind at all. Andrea has been playing the title for two years. We have two very distinct objectives: he is the championship. And for me it’s to remain an official Ducati rider for years ».
But he also emphasizes the sensitive point… “ I will not defend Dovizioso against Marquez. It's not my job. Everyone will do their own race ". No maneuvers or low blows therefore… He finishes, on Tutomotoriweb : " I must progress, take the final steps that will allow me to achieve victory. With the help of the team and Andrea, I hope to have a great season ».
