Andrea Dovizioso steps on the podium at the Spanish Grand Prix, third in the race at Jerez. Top Ten for Danilo Petrucci who finishes in ninth position
Andrea Dovizioso climbed on the third step of the rostrum at Jerez de la Frontera, where the Spanish Grand Prix took place this weekend. In what was a very challenging GP, which put bikes and riders to the test due to the high temperatures, the Ducati Team rider was able to manage well his race strategy.
As he got off the line from the third row of the grid, Andrea put himself in the fifth position already after a few laps, finding a steady pace immediately. Fourth towards the end of the race, the rider from Forlì was able to defend himself from Morbidelli's and Pol Espargaro's attacks. Dovizioso managed then to fill in the gap on Jack Miller and, with two laps to go, he went past the Australian rider of the Pramac Racing Team claiming the third spot on the podium.
Dovizioso's third place today represents his best result in the premier class at the Jerez Circuit, while for Ducati it is the fifth third place conquered at the Spanish race venue.
Danilo Petrucci #9 Team Ducati
Despite still not being 100% fit and suffering some neck and back pain after Wednesday's crash, his teammate Danilo Petrucci was able to end a tough weekend with a top-ten result by finishing ninth in today's race.
At the end of the first Grand Prix of the 2020 MotoGP season, Ducati occupies the second position in the Manufacturers' Standings, while the Ducati Team is second in the Team Standings.
Andrea Dovizioso (#04 Ducati Team) – 3rd
Andrea Dovizioso #4 Team Ducati
"This podium is like a victory for me. It was a challenging race, and I didn't think I could get this result, but luckily I didn't give up until the end and managed not to make any mistakes. In this morning's Warm-Up, the team did a great job, as they improved my feeling with the Desmosedici GP, giving me the chance to be constant today in the race. Unfortunately, I still didn't feel completely comfortable on the bike and, above all, I lacked speed. Surely, thanks to the feedback of this race, we will be able to be more competitive in the next GP, which will be held again here in Jerez".
Danilo Petrucci (#9 Ducati Team) – 9th
Danilo Petrucci #9 Team Ducati