Coming off the back of a superb second place at Motegi, Andrea Dovizioso is on the way to Phillip Island circuit in Australia, the venue for round 16 of the MotoGP World Championship, and the second leg in this challenging series of three end-of-season overseas races on two different continents.
Andrea Dovizioso has stepped onto the Phillip Island podium three times in the different categories, including one win in 125 cc in 2004 and a third place in MotoGP in 2011. Last year the Italian rider had a difficult race, which he finished in thirteenth place.
With three rounds remaining until the end of the 2016 championship, Dovizioso is currently sixth overall with 124 points.
The weekend schedule at Phillip Island kicks off on Friday morning with the first free practice session at 10.55am local time (01.55 CET), while the 27-lap race is scheduled for Sunday at 4pm (07.00 CET).
Andrea Dovizioso (Ducati Team #04) – 6th (124 points)
“Last year at Phillip Island I probably had my worst race in the entire championship! Even though it’s not one of my favourite tracks because of its characteristics, I have to say that it’s a marvellous circuit and this year, after the good result at Motegi, I will have a lot more confidence when I go out on track and will be even more determined to do a good race.”