Andrea Dovizioso had a difficult time today at Phillip Island finishing in thirteenth place. The Italian, who started from row 4 in tenth position, crossed the line at the end of the opening lap in tenth and then scrapped with Pol Espargarò and Smith until lap 14, but lost ground over the next few laps. He eventually finished thirteenth, behind Redding and Petrucci. Dovizioso still lies seventh overall, just five points behind Smith.
Andrea Dovizioso (Ducati Team #04) – 13th
“This was a difficult race for me, any which way you look at it, from the start to the last lap. I was unable to ride well and it was embarrassing: I found myself in positions that are not really ‘mine’, and I feel very sorry for my team. I had the same problems all weekend, they weren’t big problems but we were never able to resolve them. Then in the last few laps the rear tyre went completely and I no longer had any traction. Maybe something happened, but in any case my performance was very disappointing. Now we have to try and understand the reason why, because it’s important for the future.”