Andrea Dovizioso is about to retire
Andrea Dovizioso has decided to retire from MotoGP after the upcoming Gran Premio di San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini.
Dovizioso and Yamaha have maintained a warm relationship since he completed a successful season with satellite team Tech3 Yamaha in 2012, leading to six thirds and fourth places in the final standings. together. He rejoined Yamaha’s satellite racer squad at the 2021 San Marino GP when Franco Morbidelli moved to the Factory Team.
Dovizioso originally intended to stay with the WithU Yamaha RNF MotoGP Team for the entire 2022 MotoGP season, riding a factory spec YZR-M1 and receiving full support from Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. , but recently decided to end his career at his hometown race of Misano.
Andrea Dovizioso
“I thank Lin for his words, I completely agree with them. In 2012, the experience with manufacturer Iwata at MotoGP was very positive for me and since then I have always thought that, sooner or later, I would like to get an official contract with Yamaha. This possibility showed itself, indeed in a somewhat daring way, in the year 2021. I decided to give it a try because I strongly believe in this project and its ability to work well.
“Unfortunately, in recent years MotoGP has changed profoundly. The situation has been very different since then: I have never felt comfortable with the bike, and I have not been able to reach its full potential despite the constant and valuable help from the team and the whole team. Yamaha.
“The results were negative, but other than that, I still consider it a very important life experience. When there are so many difficulties, you need to be able to manage the situation and your emotions well. We did not achieve the desired goal, but the consultations with the Yamaha technicians and with those on my team have always been positive and constructive, both for them and for me. The relationship remains faithful and professionally enjoyable even in the most critical moments: it’s not too obvious that that will happen.
“For all of this and their support, I thank Yamaha, RNF Racing Team, WithU, and other sponsors involved in the project. It didn’t turn out as we hoped, but it was right to try. My adventure will end in Misano, but the ties to all who take part in this challenge will remain intact forever. Thank for all.”
Official Yamaha test driver Cal Crutchlow will be the replacement rider for Team WithU Yamaha RNF MotoGP for the remaining six races of the 2022 season.
Lin Jarvis – Yamaha motorcycle racing Lin Jarvis
“I want to start by saying that, of course, we are all very sad that Andrea is leaving the sport sooner than expected. He’s a big name in MotoGP, and he’ll be missed in the lap.
“Last year, we considered ourselves very lucky that he was available and available to join our MotoGP program when Franky transferred to the Yamaha Factory team, thus creating a need for a replacement rider for the team. remainder of the 2021 season. Andrea’s expertise, experience and methodical nature are of great interest to Yamaha and the RNF team and the project has been set to cover the entire 2022 season.
“Unfortunately, Andrea has struggled to exploit the full potential of the M1 and therefore the results have not been as expected, which has created understandable frustration for Andrea. Finally during the summer break, he confirmed to us his desire to retire before the end of the season.
“After mutual discussion, Andrea was deemed fit to drive his final race in Misano at his home GP. Naturally, Yamaha will continue to fully support ‘Dovi’ in the next three races. In the meantime, enjoy his last three GPs and celebrate in Misano the end of a spectacular career. “
Andrea Dovizioso – Personal Profile
Born: March 23, 1986
Birthplace: Forlimpopoli, Italy
Nationality: Italian
Height: 165cm
Weight: 68Kg
First Grand Prix win: 2004 South African GP (125cc)
Grand Prix Wins: 24 (15 MotoGP, 4 250cc, 5 125cc)
Podium: 103 (62 MotoGP, 26 250cc, 15 125cc)
Pole position: 20 (7 MotoGP, 4 250cc, 9 125cc)
Fastest lap: 22 (11 MotoGP, 8 250cc, 3 125cc)
Andrea Dovizioso Racing Career
MotoGP World Championship 2022 (22 – 10 points) [11 GPs into the season]
MotoGP World Championship 2021 (24th – 12 points) [only took part in 5 GPs]
MotoGP World Championship 2020 (4th place – 135 points)
MotoGP World Championship 2019 (2nd place – 269 points) [Vice Champion]
MotoGP World Championship 2018 (2nd – 245 points) [Vice Champion]
MotoGP World Championship 2017 (2nd place – 261 points) [Vice Champion]
MotoGP World Championship 2016 (5th place – 171 points)
MotoGP World Championship 2015 (7th place – 162 points)
2014 MotoGP World Championship (5th place – 187 points)
2013 MotoGP World Championship (8th – 140 points)
MotoGP World Championship 2012 (4th place – 218 points)
2011 MotoGP World Championship (3rd place – 228 points)
2010 MotoGP World Championship (5th place – 206 points)
2009 MotoGP World Championship (6th – 160 points)
MotoGP World Championship 2008 (5th place – 174 points) [Rookie of the Year, Top Independent Rider]
2007 250cc World Championship (2nd place – 260 points) [Vice Champion]
2006 250cc World Championship (2nd place – 272 points) [Vice Champion]
2005 250cc World Championship (3rd – 189 points)
2004 125cc World Championship (1st – 293 points) [World Champion]
2003 125cc World Championship (5th – 157 points)
2002 125cc World Championship (16 – 42 points)
