Andrea Dovizioso, emblematic figure of MotoGP, does not intend to stop there. Far from the circuits, he is investing in an ambitious new project: the creation of a motorcycle park. At the same time, he continues his collaboration with Yamaha, bringing his experience and critical perspective to the development of the M1.
Andrea Doviziosoone of the most respected drivers of his generation, spoke about his new off-road park project in Bologna, his collaboration with
Yamaha and his vision of the evolution of MotoGP. In an insightful interview, he shared his thoughts on the technical challenges of the discipline, as well as the upcoming rivalry between Marc Marquez et
Pecco Bagnaia.
Dovizioso has been working for two years on an off-road park aimed at motorcycle enthusiasts. Scheduled to open its doors in the coming months, this project reflects its attachment to motorcycles beyond the circuits. “ We've been working on it for two years. We wish we were ready sooner, but that's part of the game “, he explained, emphasizing the complexity of managing such a project.
Since his retirement from MotoGP in 2022, Dovizioso
remains active while testing for Yamahaoccasionally replacing Cal Crutchlow. He brings his experience to help restructure the brand's technical approach.
« At Yamaha, they said we had to restructure people and working methods. It takes time and resources. If you're talking about wins, you're talking about a few years “, he confided, emphasizing the importance of long-term work to return to the top.
Andrea Dovizioso: « we could see on the screen that Marc Marquez could not accelerate too hard with the GP23. If this is obvious on television, it's because the difference is big »
Dovizioso also gave his opinion on the planned confrontation between Pecco Bagnaia et
Marc Marquez in 2025. It recognizes that the passage of Marquez chez Ducati is an opportunity, but not without challenges: “ Changing teams is not a linear thing. We'll have to see how he adapts. However, Marc will challenge Pecco, without a doubt. But Bagnaia could also put Marquez in difficulty on certain occasions. »
With the new Ducati GP25, Dovizioso believes that
Marquez will be able to catch up with the technical delay observed this season: “ we could see on the screen that he couldn't accelerate too hard with the GP23. If this is obvious on television, it's because the difference is big. »
Finally, Dovizioso shared his thoughts on current motorcycles on Motosprint, criticizing their heavy reliance on technical advances: “ today's motorcycles are incredible in terms of engineering,
but the piloting is too linked to the quality of the manufacturing. I like the fight better, when we could do more maneuvers. »
Andrea Dovizioso continues to invest in the world of motorcycles, whether through its fleet, its tests for
Yamaha or his analyzes of MotoGP. His unique vision, combining respect for tradition and understanding of modern challenges, makes him an essential voice in the paddock.