MotoGP, Aprilia teases Dovizioso: Andrea will ride the RS-GP!

MotoGP, Aprilia teases Dovizioso: Andrea will ride the RS-GP!

The test will take place at Jerez from 12-14 April. "Not a ‘trial matrimony’ but an opportunity to make some laps together without any commitment", underlines Massimo Rivola.

17.03.2021 ( Aggiornata il 17.03.2021 16:01 )

Speculation over the winter regarding a possible partnership between Andrea Dovizioso and Aprilia has proved correct, at least in part. It is now confirmed that the Noale manufacturer and the Italian rider will be on track together at Jerez from 12 to 14 April for a test with the new RS-GP.

A bike that, according to Aleix Espargaro and Lorenzo Savadori in Qatar, already seems competitive.

"Andrea’s contribution will be important"


It was a pleasure to invite Andrea. The days in Jerez will simply be a chance to get to know one another better, also on track", comments Massimo Rivola, CEO of Aprilia Racing.

Rivola clarifies that this is simply a test rather than a MotoGP return for Andrea.

"It will not be a ‘trial marriage’ but an opportunity to make some laps together without any commitment for the future. We are well aware of all Andrea’s qualities and his contribution will be important, even for just one test”.

Andrea Dovizioso is also keen: "I was pleased by Aprilia’s interest and when we spoke about the possibility of doing this test, I gladly accepted the invitation to be able to ride a MotoGP bike again and to stay in shape, giving the engineers my feedback. I wish to thank Aprilia Racing for this opportunity”.

Translated by Heather Watson

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