Following the fantastic podium at Mugello last Sunday, the Ducati Team rider is now gearing up for the seventh round of the season, which is scheduled to take place this weekend at the Spanish circuit of Montmeló, on the outskirts of Barcelona.
At Mugello Andrea Dovizioso and his team-mate Jorge Lorenzo pulled off a truly historic feat, obtaining the first-ever 1-2 win for the Italian manufacturer at the splendid Tuscany circuit. Dovizioso capitalized on an uncharacteristic setback for points leader Marquez to reduce the gap between them in the overall standings. Three weeks ago Ducati Team rider took part in a one-day test at the Catalan circuit, obtaining a series of interesting indications for the GP in conditions that should not be that much different to the ones expected this weekend.
Last year it was Andrea Dovizioso who triumphed in the Catalan Grand Prix, the Italian taking the second of his six wins in 2017.
The Catalan Grand Prix weekend programme gets underway on Friday morning with the first free practice session at 9.55am, while the 24-lap race is scheduled for Sunday afternoon at 14.00 CET.
Andrea Dovizioso (Ducati Team #04) – 4th (66 points)
“In the last three races we have been fighting for the win on three totally different tracks so I know that we are working well and that we are quick. We must continue to stay calm because lots of things can happen in every race and you have to have a clear head to bring home the best possible result. In the Barcelona test, but also in the one at Mugello, we were slightly slower than our rivals, but in MotoGP it is clear that the time over a single lap is not so important, and so we go to Barcelona very excited and full of confidence.”