At Yamaha, if enthusiasm has dropped a little in the box of World Champion Fabio Quartararo, it is on the contrary experiencing strong inflation on the side of Andrea Dovizioso. The 35-year-old Italian ends his half-season with the positive feeling of seeing the Frenchman from less distance since his 1 M2019, which he is not unhappy to put away to finally discover the 2022 version of the Iwata manufacturer…
Andrea Dovizioso finished last in the clan Yamaha in this Valencia Grand Prix which closed this 2021 season full of twists and turns, but he is anything but disappointed with this result. Because for him, it is the form that counts more than the substance, for the moment: “ I think the end of the race showed that I improve the sensations with the motorcycle, I understand what the bike wants and how to ride it more aggressively ". And he adds: “ I am getting closer to Fabio Quartararo compared to the other races. In Jerez he will only test one bike, but Yamaha will bring several, which means they work »
The lead is therefore already at 2022. It must be said that the first test of the offseason is already fast approaching: “ I can't talk about next year and the details. » said Dovi. “ But I race in MotoGP to aim for the title for nothing else. I will try but you have to be objective and talking about it now makes no sense, but you are working for it ". He also makes a mention of a machine which today dominates the set, and which he left… “ I don't know what has been done at Ducati, but all the riders are more competitive and in my opinion there has been an evolution ».
Andrea Dovizioso: “ Yamaha has a lot of room for improvement«
« In my opinion Fabio Quartararo masked some limitations of the bike and did a great job " analysis Dovizioso. " The bike is good in some places but has big limitations in others. In the second half of the season 'Pecco' was stronger, but let's see what the new bikes will be like. Ducati is strong and has many riders. Fabio did well and will be part of the match ».
« In MotoGP a lot has changed and we have to work on everything. Yamaha is working on next year. In my opinion, there are other aspects that Yamaha can work on and therefore improve the bike. There is a good relationship, but they have a Japanese mentality and dynamic and timing dictates them. Some improvements need to be made and I was open from the start and what I could do, I did. I pushed hard to give suggestions and advice to make the bike grow. After testing this bike for 5 races, I can say that Yamaha has a lot of room for improvement. » finishes the Italian.
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