Tension rises between Ducati and Andrea Dovizioso over lease renewal. And it is not the injury contracted by the rider during his motocross race, authorized by Ducati, which will fix things. Before this incident, Dovi's manager had a sensational outing by putting Jorge Lorenzo's name at the center of the debates...
This is a new episode in the series which features the ongoing negotiations between Andrea Dovizioso et Ducati. And it would even be a twist. A boost that risks moving the lines. An acceleration with a view to putting an end to it, one way or another… Simone Battistella , manager of the Forlì pilot, thus pointed the finger at the Borgo Panigale team, accusing it of not having yet presented an offer to his client.
“Ducati speaks with Lorenzo”
Very harsh words those reported by the Spanish newspaper AS, which will certainly not be beneficial to the serenity of the debates… “ Dovizioso is open to negotiating his contract with Ducati, but has not been presented with any offers. Andrea is aware that they are talking to Lorenzo, but that doesn't worry her. Ducati will decide if it prefers Lorenzo or Dovizioso ».
Dovi’s manager even drives home the point: “ we will not ask for alms from Ducati or anyone else. He has been a three-time world runner-up in the last three years and has no need to sell out. He is currently very focused on the 2020 season and awaiting offers for 2021 from any team. If they don't arrive, he will go on vacation. But that doesn't mean he wants to step down, because he intends to continue ". Atmosphere…
