Andrea Dovizioso announced in August 2022, during the MotoGP Silverstone Grand Prix, his retirement after 20 years of racing. His final test was at the San Marino Grand Prix, held a few weeks later at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli.
The Italian, who at 36 years old competed with the WithU Yamaha RNF, He decided to hang up his suit and helmet with the 125cc title in his pocket (2004), 24 wins, 103 podiums and 20 pole positions in the Motorcycle World Championship.. Dovizioso, three-time runner-up in the premier class (2017, 2018 and 2019, is named MotoGP Legend in 2023.
Now, in words for MotoGP’s official communication channels, the one from Forlimpopoli has left the door open for his return: “Right now I don’t have any plans. It’s always nice when a factory calls you to discuss your future.”. I had the opportunity to do this when I retired – to be a test driver – but at the time I didn’t want to do anything, just retire and rest. But I always leave the door open, because I’m not too old and everyone knows that my feeling can help in the development of a motorcycle. Right now I don’t know. It may be early, but the door is open“.
If so, and receive a proposal this season, Dovizioso will return to the MotoGP paddock at the age of 38.
Source: La Verdad
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