Complicated return to school for the Ducati official. Victim of a fall, he was only in 19th place in the standings at the end of the first day of testing at the French Grand Prix. However, he also draws positives from the experience.
Dovizioso is one of the most serious contenders for the title. Although distanced by Fabio
Quarterly, Joan
Mir et Maverick
Casa Particular in Viñales in general, it is, mathematically, not that far away and remains dangerous whatever the case. The latter felt good in FP1, noting “ a good feeling with the bike ", after having pointed out that the board had "not haven't driven in the wet for a long time. ».
The afternoon was much more complicated for the reigning vice-world champion. As he pointed out, the conditions did not help performance but above all confidence building. “The track wasn't completely dry yet, but we went out early to try to improve our lap time compared to this morning” confided the Italian.
Although weather conditions are expected to improve shortly, the risk of rain showers remains quite high. Remember that on the Bugatti circuit, nothing is ever 100% certain regarding the weather.
Standing in fifth position just 0,344 seconds behind surprising leader Bradley Smith this morning, Andrea
Dovizioso did not imagine being the victim of this vicious fall in the afternoon. Nothing too bad though. Furthermore, the principal concerned attributes this discrepancy to a “front tire still too cold” source of many forward losses.
There is no doubt that Andrea Dovizioso will be there on Sunday, he who has proven on numerous occasions that he can respond when it counts. In the past, rainy conditions have often succeeded: Impossible to forget this famous joust with Marc Márquez in Motegi in 2017.
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