Yamaha’s Game-Changing Move: Securing Andrea Dovizioso as MotoGP Test Rider

P1racenews AI    Andrea Dovizioso Cal Crutchlow Davide Tardozzi Paolo Pavesio

Yamaha has announced the signing of Andrea Dovizioso as a MotoGP test rider and rider performance advisor until 2027, ahead of the Italian Grand Prix. Dovizioso, a former factory Ducati rider, officially returns after retiring from the MotoGP grid in 2022. He had previously tested for Yamaha and joined them at the Sepang shakedown test during pre-season preparations in February. Yamaha sees Dovizioso as an ideal test rider, given his technical knowledge and superb riding skills, which will be crucial for their MotoGP bike development program. Dovizioso expressed excitement for his new role in the Yamaha team, aiming to contribute to the quest for performance and create synergy between riders, teams, and crew. Yamaha’s announcement did not mention Cal Crutchlow, who is also contracted as a test rider until the end of 2026.

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