Andrea Dovizioso has stepped onto the MotoGP podium three times in the Netherlands, scoring two thirds in 2011 and 2012 and a second place in the 2014 race. Twelve months ago, the Italian rider began an exciting recovery through the field to reach second place, but had to settle for fifth after rain showers made the track conditions very tricky.
The Assen TT programme gets underway on Friday morning with the first free practice session at 9.55am, while the 26-lap race is scheduled for Sunday at 14.00 CET.
Andrea Dovizioso (Ducati Team #04) – 8th (66 points)
“I usually need a couple of days to metabolize a bad DNF like the one at Barcelona, and that was also the case this time. Now that we’ve had a chance to carefully analyse the last race and try and understand what happened, I’m focussed on the next GPs. There are always positive aspects to every situation, and with a competitive team-mate like Jorge, it’s even more important to work well and arrive at the next race with clear ideas. In the last few races we have always been fast and competitive, and so at Assen we will have to stay calm and focus on getting back to being stronger than before.”