MotoGP – Shanghai QP1 – Dovizioso focuses on race pace

He expected something more himself. Yet Andrea Dovizioso today in Shanghai in the only qualifying round available was unable to do better than the eleventh time, thanks to a time of 1'59"559. A disappointing performance for some, but for the JiR Team Scot rider from Forlì it was largely justifiable. On the other hand, the former 125cc world champion has the best in store for tomorrow...

“I have to focus on race pace, to compete with a large group of riders who are lapping at the same times as me”, sincere Andrea Dovizioso. “The crash at the start of the session didn't cause any physical problems, I was at very low speed, very bent over, and my front closed. Rather it made me waste precious time. The high asphalt temperature compromises grip, and tends to raise the times with race tyres, but my pace is regular. The start will be very important, I am certainly not favored by my position on the grid and the first corner does not include a demanding braking section, where I may be able to overtake several riders at once. I'll have to focus on race pace, making the most of the good work done on the general balance. We still need to improve in qualifying.".

“Dovi” suffered in qualifying, but from a race perspective he has the same pace as many of the protagonists currently on the second row. There will undoubtedly be a great battle among the pursuers.