MotoGP, Scott Redding: “Dovizioso? I thought he retired a few years ago”

Scott Redding is one of the great figures, to say the least, of the motorcycle racing paddock. A spontaneity, a strong character which earned him to be pushed out of the politically correct world of Grands Prix which almost put him off competition. After recharging his batteries on his land with the BSB, he returned to the international scene in a less formal WSBK. Ducati official, he has not given up on taking revenge in MotoGP, where there is a shortage of Englishmen... In the meantime, he gives his opinion on the Dovizioso case and also warns Jack Miller, who is also naturally fanciful that he…

Scott Redding has regained his health and he will be one to follow in this season of WSBK which will resume this summer. Prominent member of the clan Ducati, he in fact also has his opinion on the case ofAndrea Dovizioso, marked by the renewal of a lease which is long overdue. The pilot sheds light on his colleague, emphasizing a corrosive weariness which could well convince him to look elsewhere. A situation he knew well…

He first begins his subject with the teasing side that we know…: “ I thought Dovizioso retired a few years ago... After losing the title in Valencia in the last race, this was his chance. That year, he and Marc fought for the title until the last Grand Prix ».

But the Englishman has respect for the Italian: “ In recent seasons, Andrea has shown himself to be a great, strong rider who always fought with all his might against Marc alongside Ducati. However, it's hard for Dovi to accept that he can't beat Marc. I say this because in recent years Marquez has thwarted his desire to become world champion and Dovi had to face this harsh reality ».

Friendly advice for Jack Miller

An experience that the Aruba pilot has already had. He therefore knows the consequences…: “ I also lost to Marc and I know what that means. But it was in Moto2 and I wasn't the same age as Andrea. The fact is that the years pass, so maybe it hurts you harder and it's not easy to recover ».

For 2021, Ducati has only signed Jack Miller. A talented Australian, but also rough. There too, Scott Redding knows the subject and its collateral effects… On GP One, he therefore warns: “ he's one of those drivers that the fans love, because on the track he's pleasant and funny and it's nice to see. But he must mature. I say this because in MotoGP there is a thin line between what is accepted and what is not, and if you want to stay within the limits you have to concentrate. I can only wish him good work ».

We will recall that Scott Redding will play for the title this year in WSBK against the leader of the category Jonathan Rhea equipped with the Kawasaki. If successful, the Englishman has already made it known that he would apply for a MotoGP ride.