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Andrea Dovizioso Takes Over Motocross Circuit In Italy

Ex-MotoGP rider Andrea Dovizioso now owns the Monte Coralli motocross circuit in Faenza, Italy, after the tender for the track management was won by the rider’s company, RPM.

Andrea Dovizioso now owned the Monte Coralli motocross circuit in Faenza, Italy.
Dovizioso plans to turn the track into a complete off-road facility.

As a result of the takeover, the Crossdromo Monte Coralli will now be named ’04 Park – Monte Coralli di Faenza, paying homage to the Italian’s MotoGP race number.

Interestingly, Dovizioso plans to turn the track into something more than just a motocross circuit. It will become a circuit complete with facilities focusing on off-road motorcycling.

That said, the track will also house the Italian Motorcycle Federation’s (FMI) Technical Centre, which will feature an office, classroom and motorcycle garage used to train riders and technicians.

“This is a dream I’ve had for years. And when you have the chance to realise a dream like this, on a track like Monte Coralli, which for me has always been a reference (as well as being close to home), it really seems that all the pieces to complete that desire have fit perfectly.

“04 Park – Monte Coralli is an exaggerated place, very large and in which we want to carry out important projects. I would like it to become a place where off-road enthusiasts, and not only, can meet, interact and share experiences, having fun. We will organise events and competitions.

“You can come there to tour or simply to spend a different day, in an environment made of and with passion. 04 Park – Monte Coralli is an ambitious project, a terrain in which off-road, mini cross and pump track will coexist and evolve together at the highest level, in a ‘full gas’ atmosphere,” said the former Ducati MotoGP rider.

TERKINI: Dovizioso Sah Tinggalkan MotoGP

Pelumba berpengalaman, Andrea Dovizioso akan meninggalkan Kejuaraan Dunia MotoGP hujung musim ini.

Dovizioso mengesahkan perkara itu dengan mendedahkan bahawa dia tidak akan mencari slot bagi musim 2023 sebaliknya akan mencari alternatif lain atau bersara terus dari dunia perlumbaan.

“Saya tidak akan berlumba, itu pasti. Saya selalu berkata bahawa jika saya gagal beraksi secara kompetitif, saya tidak mahu berada di sini lagi.

“Saya tenang sahaja tentang perkara ini. Sebelum ini saya telah pun berehat dari perlumbaan selama enam bulan. Jadi saya tidak ada sebarang masalah,” jelasnya.

Pelumba Itali itu ketika ini memasuki musim ke-15 di MotoGP dan bersama-sama pasukan RNF Racing kendalian Datuk Razlan Razali yang disertainya di penghujung musim 2021.

Bagaimanapun, pelumba itu seakan bergelut sejak kembali ke MotoGP apabila hanya mampu mengutip empat mata selepas 11 pusingan.

Pada masa, peralihan RNF Racing dari Yamaha ke Aprilia musim depan juga menyaksikan kedudukannya di pasukan satelit Yamaha itu tergugat.

Apa pun, Dovizioso sendiri tidak bercadang untuk meneruskan kariernya di perlumbaan berprestij itu namun masih belum mengesahkan sama langkah seterusnya adalah bersaing di kejuaraan lain ataupun bersara.

Ini merupakan kali kedua Dovizioso tinggalkan MotoGP selepas meninggalkan Ducati pada penghujung musim 2020 ekoran masalah gaji. Dovizioso juga menolak tawaran dari Aprilia tahun lepas sebelum membuat keputusan sertai RNF.

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MotoGP: Dovizioso Sertai SRT Musim 2022 – Lin Jarvis

Bekas pelumba Ducati, Andrea Dovizioso, akan menjadi pelumba pasukan Sepang Racing Team (SRT) bagi musim 2022.

Perkara itu didedahkan pengendali Yamaha, Lin Jarvis, dalam satu temu bual bersama media antarabangsa.

Menurut Jarvis, Yamaha telah pun mencapai persetujuan bersama Andrea (Dovizioso) mengenai perkara tersebut dengan pelumba Itali itu akan memulakan saingan seawal pusingan di Misano, September ini.

“Sasaran utama SRT adalah untuk bekerjasama dengan pelumba muda namun tak ramai pelumba yang benar-benar pantas.

“Kami mahukan Raul Fernandez tetapi dia terikat sementara ramai pelumba muda lain telah pun menandatangani kontrak bersama pengeluar lain.

“Kami telah pun mencapai persetujuan dengan Andrea (Dovizioso) bahawa dia akan berlumba bersama pasukan satelit (SRT) bagi 2021 dan seterusnya pada musim 2022 dengan jentera rasmi YZR-M1,” jelasnya.

Dengan Dovizioso telah pun disahkan menjadi sandaran baharu SRT musim depan, pasukan satelit Yamaha itu masih lagi belum menentukan siapakah yang bakal digandingkan bersama pelumba berpengalaman itu.

“Kami telah pun menghubungi VR46 bagi Marco Bezzecchi tetapi mereka berminat dengan khidmatnya bagi musim 2022.

“Untuk itu pelumba kedua masih belum ditentukan tetapi kami akan mengumumkannya di Misano nanti,” tambah Jarvis.

Pendedahan oleh Jarvis ini sekaligus menyaksikan Dovizioso bakal sertai prinsipal pasukan, Datuk Razlan Razali dan Johan Stigefelt selaku pengurus pasukan dalam membentuk satu entiti baharu musim depan setelah Petronas dan SIC telah pun menamatkan usahasama hujung musim ini.

Razlan sebelum ini turut mendedahkan akan mewujudkan pasukan serba baharu yang tidak lagi akan bergerak dengan warna ikonik Petronas musim depan. – GPOne

MotoGP: Andrea Dovizioso To Continue Aprilia MotoGP Testing At Misano

The third time’s the charm.

It seems Aprilia might hand Andrea Dovizioso the factory seat for 2022 after the team confirms the rider to continue testing for the third time this season.

The three-time MotoGP runner up will continue testing onboard the Aprilia RS-GP next month in Misano ahead of a possible return to the grid next season.

The third test will take place on the 23rd and 24th of June at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli.

The move will allow Aprilia to assess the strength and weakness of the RS-GP properly ahead of next season.

Moreover, since the second test at Mugello was heavily impacted by bad weather, the third test is crucial for Aprilia’s preparation.

“Since I wasn’t able to test at Mugello in dry conditions, I’m pleased that Aprilia Racing asked me to continue the work we started in Jerez and to be able to provide my contribution to developing the bike.

“I think this will be beneficial for both of us – for me, to continue training on a MotoGP bike in anticipation of a possible return in 2022 and for Aprilia to receive what they feel to be interesting information. For this reason, we decided to do more tests,” said Dovizioso.

Italjet New Ambassador Andrea Dovizioso To Help Develop The Dragster

Bologna-based motorcycle manufacturer, Italjet, introduce Andrea Dovizioso as the company new ambassador.

The agreement with the Italian manufacturer will also see Dovizioso contribute to the development of the new Dragster 125 and 200cc scooter.

According to the President and CEO of Italjet, Massimo Tartarini, other than helping to boost the company brand, Dovizioso will also support the technical team during the Dragster pre-production test.

“When I designed the new Dragster, I imagined it as a small superbike to be used in cities. One scooter capable of giving the feeling of a real motorcycle.

“I want the Dragster to express its full potential to the fullest. This is why I decided to entrust the development of the Dragster to Andrea (Dovizioso). A person I have always admired,” he said.

Meanwhile, Dovizioso also shared his impression of the Dragster.

“When I saw it for the first time, I was impressed. I am happy to contribute with the technicians to fine-tune the chassis, the braking system and the engine. It’s the details that make the difference, and in Dragster, the details are very accurate,” he explained.

Italjet claimed the company had received thousands of bookings from all over the world, including Japan.

Dovizioso Dilantik Duta Italjet, Bantu Pembangunan Dragster

Italjet telah melantik Andrea Dovizioso selaku duta baharu syarikat itu.

Menurut pengeluar motosikal berpangkalan di Bologna, Itali itu, Dovizioso bukan sahaja akan membantu meluaskan jenama Italjet malah bakal menghulur bantuan teknikal dalam pembangunan skuter Dragster.

Presiden dan Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Italjet Spa, Massimo Tartarini mengesahkan perkara itu.

“Ketika di peringkat rekaan, kami membayangkan Dragster sebagai sebuah jentera superbike bersaiz kecil yang sesuai ditunggang di kawasan bandar.

“Saya mahu Dragster memenuhi potensinya, jadi dari situ saya berpendapat tiada calon lain yang lebih layak selain dari Andrea Dovizioso. Individu yang mampu membawa Dragster ke peringkat lebih tinggi,” jelas Tartarini.

Dovizioso turut berkongsi pendapatnya mengenai Italjet Dragster.

“Saya berasa kagum kali pertama melihatnya. Saya gembira kerana dapat memberi sumbangan dalam pembangunan chasis, sistem brek dan enjin Dragster,” jelasnya.

Menurut Italjet, syarikat itu telah pun menerima ribuan tempahan Dragster dari seluruh dunia termasuk Jepun.

MotoGP: Andrea Dovizioso Get A Taste Of The Aprilia RS-GP

Andrea Dovizioso got on the Aprilia RS-GP for the first time since his departure from Ducati at the end of last season.

It was a big day for the experienced rider who will push the RS-GP to the limit for a three-day private test in Jerez.

Although there is a lot of curiosity, the Italian will reserve his comments until the final day of testing.

Nonetheless, Aprilia gladly shared a few Dovizioso lap photos with the RS-GP clad in an all-black livery.

The Jerez test might just be focused on Dovizioso getting a feel of the bike, as the Noale-based company already booked a second test session in Mugello in the next few weeks.

There were also other familiar faces with Cal Crutchlow, Mika Kallio and Stefan Bradl joining Dovizioso in Jerez.

Meanwhile, it is not confirmed whether the Italian will remain as the team official test rider after the three-day testing in Jerez and Mugello.

MotoGP: HRC Not Confident Dovizioso Is Interested

After winning six world championships with Marc Marquez, 2020 was a complete defeat for Honda with only two podiums recorded, thanks to Alex Marquez.

With the 2021 season opener inching closer, the Japanese outfit is still accessing Marquez’s condition.

“We are currently monitoring Marc’s condition to make sure he returns in great shape, and we are preparing a fast bike for him,” explained Honda Racing Corporation Manager, Tetsuiro Hikita.

The never-ending questions regarding Marc’s availability for the upcoming season opener suggest that the team is ‘looking’ for someone experienced enough to tame the RC213V alongside Pol Espargaro.

Although Andrea Dovizioso’s name came up, the Honda top brass is not confident the rider would be interested.

“If he (Marquez) doesn’t make it back in time, we’ll have Stefan (Bradl) with us, like last year.

“There are rumours that Andrea (Dovizioso) could be joining us, but I don’t think a rider of his caliber would be interested,” Hikita concluded.

MotoGP: Dovizioso Remain Open As Marquez Replacement In Season Opener

Andrea Dovizioso is adamant he will not return to MotoGP in 2021 but remains open as Marc Marquez replacement at Honda.

Dovizioso opted for a sabbatical in 2021 after failing to secure a seat as a test-rider.

However, Dovizioso expressed the desire to return as a replacement for Marquez who is expected to be sidelined after his third successful operation.

“I’m open, but at the moment I’m not looking for a place to return to at all costs.

“I am only interested in projects of a certain type, so if there is a possibility of returning to MotoGP in 2021 or 2022 I will be the first to be happy to talk about it,” he explained.

Meanwhile, Dorna Sports CEO, Carmelo Ezpeleta, has ruled out the possibility of fielding three factory team riders since it was outlawed back in 2012.

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