This is what MotoGP thinks about Dovizioso’s farewell

One of the news of the day at Silverstone was the announcement of Andrea Dovizioso’s three-race retirement, which on September 4 will take him to Misano, his home GP. Signs of support for his decision did not take long, they came through social networks and also at the official press conference. Everyone pointed out that the sabbatical year he took in 2021 after saying goodbye to Ducati was an insurmountable obstacle for the veteran Forli rider.

Fabio Quartararo

“He had a difficult year. He took a sabbatical year and then it was difficult to get it back and if he didn’t enjoy it, I understand the decision. He had a great career with victories (in MotoGP, 24 in all categories), a good record. I wish him the best and now he can do motocross every day”

Aleix Espargaro

“It’s a shame to end a great career in this way, but it’s very difficult to stop and come back and try to be competitive at the level that exists today in MotoGP. He has been a great example of how to do things, as he has risen in level of Ducati and now I want to see him in motocross”

Pecco Bagnaia

“It’s hard to know why he adopted it, but if he decided to retire, I understand that he has his reasons and I agree with his decision. You have to think that he had a great career, he became one. of the most important Italian drivers, an example for everyone and at Ducati he did a great job”

Jack Miller

“He had a great career but the gap year and changing the factory and starting a new project was not easy. He gave everything to this sport, but it was difficult, dangerous and stressful and otherwise If you enjoy it, there is no point in continuing. I wish him the best”

alex rinses

“It’s not an easy decision, but if you don’t feel competitive it’s better to stop. For me he has been a benchmark, he has won many races and had great fights and I wish him good luck “