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A three-time MotoGP runner-up is being called upon to help Yamaha and Alex Rins turn the tide of what has so far been a deeply uninspiring premier-class partnership since Rins’ arrival in 2024
It has been recognized that Andrea Dovizioso, a three-time MotoGP runner-up, is working with Yamaha and Alex Rins to improve their partnership in the premier class, which has been lacking since Rins joined in 2024.
Both Rins and Yamaha’s managing director Paolo Pavesio have confirmed that Dovizioso, now a test rider and rider performance advisor at Yamaha, is helping Rins adjust his riding style.
Rins, who replaced Franco Morbidelli at Yamaha, faced challenges due to injuries sustained at Mugello in 2023 and struggled to match up to teammate Fabio Quartararo in the 2024 season.
Despite hopes of improvement, Rins continues to lag behind Quartararo in performance and is yet to outqualify the reigning champion this season.
While rumors of an early termination of Rins’s contract have been dismissed, efforts are being made by Dovizioso and others to help Rins tap into his potential and adjust his riding style to better suit the Yamaha bike.
Rins is making changes to his approach with the support of Dovizioso and his team, aiming to ride more similarly to Quartararo to enhance his performance on the track.
