Only a rumour at the moment.
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Recently, Dovizioso confirmed he was speaking with several manufacturers about a test rider role for next year having previously stated a sabbatical is an option if he didn’t find the right deal to continue racing.
“What Andrea wants is to be able to enrol in races in other disciplines this year,” - Simone Battistella (Dovi's manager) told Motorsport.com. “We will make the final decision this week.”
A key element in Dovizioso’s decision will be what manufacturer gives him the best option to return to the MotoGP grid full-time in 2022.
Lorenzo has only tested the M1 four times this year since February, and only the 2019 bike, while questions have been raised about his level of commitment and his usefulness to the project given he was four seconds off an Aprilia at the recent Algarve test in Portugal.
Motorsport.com understands Yamaha is in pole position to secure Dovizioso’s services next year.
GP One's article below:
Andrea Dovizioso in Yamaha's sights as a test rider: The renewal with Lorenzo does not seem at all obvious and Dovi would be an added value for the Japanese manufacturer's European test team
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MotoGP: Dovizioso in talks with Yamaha for test rider role
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Recently, Dovizioso confirmed he was speaking with several manufacturers about a test rider role for next year having previously stated a sabbatical is an option if he didn’t find the right deal to continue racing.
“What Andrea wants is to be able to enrol in races in other disciplines this year,” - Simone Battistella (Dovi's manager) told Motorsport.com. “We will make the final decision this week.”
A key element in Dovizioso’s decision will be what manufacturer gives him the best option to return to the MotoGP grid full-time in 2022.
Lorenzo has only tested the M1 four times this year since February, and only the 2019 bike, while questions have been raised about his level of commitment and his usefulness to the project given he was four seconds off an Aprilia at the recent Algarve test in Portugal.
Motorsport.com understands Yamaha is in pole position to secure Dovizioso’s services next year.
GP One's article below:
Andrea Dovizioso in Yamaha's sights as a test rider: The renewal with Lorenzo does not seem at all obvious and Dovi would be an added value for the Japanese manufacturer's European test team
MotoGP, Andrea Dovizioso nel mirino di Yamaha come collaudatore
MotoGP: Il rinnovo con Lorenzo non sembra per nulla scontato e il Dovi sarebbe un valore aggiunto per il test team europeo della Casa giapponese
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