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Andrea Dovizioso expects fellow Italian riders Michael Ruben Rinaldi and Andrea Iannone to have success in WorldSBK next season, but how much remains a question mark.
The three-time MotoGP runner-up, Andrea Dovizioso, was once teammates with Andrea Iannone at Ducati and has a close relationship with Michael Ruben Rinaldi. After a four-year absence, Iannone is returning to world championship racing, while the 2024 season will be the first time Rinaldi doesn’t have full factory machinery since 2021. Dovizioso believes Iannone’s return is good for the Championship, acknowledging his talent, but wonders how difficult it will be for him to come back after such a long break. As for Rinaldi, who is now part of the Motocorsa team, Dovizioso thinks he will have the chance to win races as he no longer has the pressure of competing against Alvaro Bautista, who was very strong. Dovizioso believes Rinaldi can be in the top five every week if he approaches the season in a relaxed way.
