After a year off due to the health crisis, the Mugello circuit will once again host the Italian Grand Prix this weekend for the sixth round of the 2021 MotoGP season.
To Luca marini, it will therefore officially be his home Grand Prix, even if the rookie in the premier category remains much closer to the Misano circuit which traditionally hosts the San Marino Grand Prix.
Consequently, the one who currently occupies 21st place in the championship with 9 points will not only be able to count on the power of his Ducati Desmosedici GP19 from the SKY VR46 Avintia team on the very fast Tuscan circuit, but also on a personalized decoration in the national colors, for continue its momentum of a 10th place in the difficult conditions of Le Mans.
Luca marini : " This will be an important round for me. The circuit is my favorite on the entire calendar and it's always great to race there. This year, I will be back here riding a MotoGP. Ducati has always been strong at Mugello, I hope to do well and have fun. It will be a special weekend, it will be a key race for me and I want to enjoy it from start to finish. »
Reuben Xaus : " The Mugello race has many meanings for the driver and the whole team. After five races we can say that the real season begins here for us. There is more confidence in the riding, more knowledge of the bike and a series of tracks on which Luca has always been strong, even in Moto2, will follow one another. So here, the Ducati will be able to make the most of all the technical characteristics of its engine. The weather will certainly be more stable too and it will be easier to work on a competitive bike to be able to take a good step forward in the next races. »
