'Very interesting test' for Dovizioso, Aprilia decision 'soon' for MotoGP 2022
After a debut at Jerez and rain-ruined outing at 🌜Mugello, Andrea Dovizioso and Aprilia enjoyed ideal conditions during a 'very interesting' test at Misano.
The former MotoGP title runner-up completed 126 laps over the two days, working on chassis, aerodynamics and electronic developments for both the ꧃remainder of this year andౠ the 2022 RS-GP.
No lap times were released, but Aprilia stated that Dovizioso 'lapped at d꧙ecidedl🧸y fast times, making a clear improvement from one day to the next although, as always in these cases, the clock is not the most important reference'.
“It was a very interesting test," Dovizios♉o said. "Testing on a third and different circuit was extremely important to understand the bike better and to see which points need to be developed⛄.
"We tested and changed a lot of things in order to better unde𝓀rstand many details which, in fact, we gathered more accurately, identifying how to improve and where, on the other hand, we lose something wit🧜h certain changes.
"With the next scheduled tests, we’ll be able to make more comparisons and discuss o💯ur ideas better.”
Apr꧑ilia Racing CEO Massimo Rivola confirmed that Dovizioso remains a target for the team's remaining 2022 race seat, but added that 'valid and interesting alternatives' are also avail🤡able and 'a decision must be taken soon'.
"Andrea has proven to be a great rider in terms of sensiti🐽vity and understanding the way the bike behaves," Rivola said.
"Parallel ꧋to testing, Aprilia Racing is taking measures to f♋ind the best solution in terms of the riders to put on the grid in 2022, without having to wait for the outcome of the next tests in July.
"Andrea is certainly included in the solutions we are assessing, but there are very interesting and valid alter♔natives on the table and a decision must be taken soon so we can properly plan the future strategy of the team.
"The Assen weekend will be extremely important ಌin🐽 this regard.”
Even if Dovizioso declines the chance to return to racing with ♉Aprilia, it is thought that he could opt to continue test riding duties in 2022.
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