Ducati is likely to take Jorge Lorenzo back, and Andrea Dovizioso will be eliminated from the Ducati factory seat in 2021, but the announcement will be released on 23 August.
Spielberg, runganSport — Media Tuttomotoriweb mentioned that a few days ago The Gazzetta dello Sport anticipating the alleged pre-contract that Ducati would offer to the Spaniard, Jorge Lorenzo at a price of 800 thousand euros per season, and the deadline set is August 23, on race day to be precise MotoGP Styria.
In interviews with the Spanish media, DAZN, Davide Tardozzi neither did he deny the rumors of a comeback X-Out to Ducati.
“Lorenzo is an important rider, he is a rider who wins with Ducati, he is in our hearts. Lorenzo is a very important racer, ” said Tardozzi to DAZN, as loaded Tuttomotoriweb.
If until a few weeks ago it was indicated as an impossible choice, now Ducati seems to have really thought about it.
But all announcements were postponed to two races at the Red Bull Ring, and it was planned that Ducati would only announce Dovi’s future after two races in Austria.
“After two races in Austria we will make a decision,” added Tardozzi clarified that Dovi’s latest results will not influence Borgo Panigale’s decision.
This means that Ducati has already prepared its decision for 2021, however the results in Austria 1 and Austria 2 will be announced, the decision is just to be announced.
Even if Dovi loses or wins at the Red Bull Ring, it will not affect Ducati’s decision.
But the support for the riders on this consecutive weekend was clearly not compromised, Ducati is fully encouraging its riders, reminding them very strongly here.
“They will have two very important races in Austria, we have to win or get on the podium, but winning is what matters,” concluded the Italian man.
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Apart from Lorenzo, another name for the candidate on the list of replacements for Dovi is Francesco Bagnaia and Johann Zarco. (DN / eV)
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