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Dovizioso spent two days on Aprilia RSGP at Misano this week

Aprilia talking contracts for 2022

Andrea was finally able to test the RS-GP in ideal conditions over two days at Misano this week after the last test in Mugello was plagued by rain.

Andrea Dovizioso

Andrea put in 78 laps on Wednesday and 48 on Thursday and Aprilia have stated that Dovizioso ‘lapped at decidedly fast times’, making a clear improvement from one day to the next.

Andrea Dovizioso

It was a very interesting test. Testing on a third and different circuit was extremely important to understand the bike better and to see which points need to be developed. We tested and changed a lot of things in order to better understand many details which, in fact, we gathered more accurately, identifying how to improve and where, on the other hand, we lose something with certain changes. With the next scheduled tests, we’ll be able to make more comparisons and discuss our ideas better.

Andrea Dovizioso

Aerodynamics, electronics and the general dynamic of the bike, with various chassis solutions tested over the two days: these were the areas explored, also in view of developments on the RS-GP both for the second half of this season and to define the bike for next season.

Massimo Rivola – Aprilia Racing CEO

These were two very positive days. We are pleased with these tests that gave us some important pointers and demonstrated the bike’s progress which has already been seen in the races. It’s a job that we will continue as scheduled in July. Andrea has proven to be a great rider in terms of sensitivity and understanding the way the bike behaves. Parallel to testing, Aprilia Racing is taking measures to find the best solution in terms of the riders to put on the grid in 2022, without having to wait for the outcome of the next tests in July. Andrea is certainly included in the solutions we are assessing, but there are very interesting and valid alternatives on the table and a decision must be taken soon so we can properly plan the future strategy of the team. The Assen weekend will be extremely important in this regard.”

Dovi back in MotoGP for 2022?

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Andrea Dovizioso completes second Aprilia Test, wants more…

Dovi and Aprilia nuptials rained on

Mugello did not provide any sunshince for the highly anticipated second date between Andrea Dovizioso and the Aprilia RS-GP.

The two days on the Tuscan track were characterised throughout by rain, sometimes so light that the track was not entirely wet, and sometimes so heavy that it would have determined “red flag” conditions, had it been a race weekend.

Andrea Dovizioso

It was obviously impossible to complete the planned work schedule, although Andrea was able to try the changes to the RS-GP’s ergonomics, agreed on after the first test in April.

In spite of the rain, the laps on the track and the work in the garage were an important step of growth for Andrea to get better acquainted with the bike and the team. Andrea’s final numbers were 23 laps on Tuesday and 22 on Wednesday for the two days at Mugello.

Specifically to pick up on the work begun a month ago in Jerez in better conditions, Aprilia Racing and Andrea Dovizioso are assessing the possibility of another test to be held during the month of June.

Andrea Dovizioso

I was very happy to get back on the track with Aprilia, especially here in Mugello. It is a special circuit. The emotion I feel lapping on this track is unique. We weren’t lucky with the weather, but we still tried to exploit these two days of testing. The grip was certainly not ideal for pushing hard, so we focused on understanding and improving the way the RS-GP performs in these conditions. At the end of the previous test, I did not express any definitive opinions because it was just an initial contact, and I think it would be wrong to do so now after two days of rain. I clearly have some ideas, but I think it would be ideal to have another chance to get to know the Aprilia better. I am very happy about the interest generated by my return to a MotoGP bike but, as I have already said, I do not have any long-term plans. I’m having fun, I am relaxed and I’ll evaluate my decisions one step at a time.”

Andrea Dovizioso
Romano Albesiano – Aprilia Racing Technical Director

Even with the adverse weather, these were two important days. In any case, we tested the RS-GP in the wet for the first time and the indications we had from an expert rider like Andrea are extremely valuable. And, I must say that Andrea lapped rather well in these conditions, with rather interesting times. There is also an aspect that is less connected to pure performance and more to reciprocally getting to know one another that obviously improves with every date. The two days in Mugello were a chance to learn how to get better acquainted and work well together.

Andrea Dovizioso

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Dovizioso heads for shoulder surgery after MX accident

Setback for Dovi and Ducati

Overnight social media lit up as these images of Andrea Dovizioso was shared across various platforms.

The 34-year-old was competing in a motocross race near his home in central Italy

Ducati Corse confirmed the injury on social media and Dovi is now being operated on to affix a plate his collarbone in order to stabilise it and speed the recovery process.

After suffering a crash during a motocross race in Faenza,  @andreadovizioso has sustained a left collarbone injury. After consultation with Prof. Porcellini, Dovi has decided to proceed with surgery this evening in Modena to be fit in time for the start of the 2020 @motogp season.”

The MotoGP season is scheduled to commence on July 19 at Jerez with practice and testing earlier that week.

It will be a very intense quick-fire season this year and thus this is one that no rider would want to carry injuries in to as there is no real break for recovery.  The injury however does not seem to be particularly serious and there is little doubt that Dovi will be on the bike come round one.

Dovizioso regularly uses motocross competition as a base for his fitness training regimen.

Another Instagram image of Dovi immediately following the accident in a makeshift sling
Source: MCNews.com.au