Andrea Dovizioso returns to a Yamaha MotoGP machine for the first time since Misano 2022.
The Italian, who spent his final premier-class campaign on a satellite RNF Yamaha in 2022, is replacing injured factory test rider Cal Crutchlow.
WorldSBK rider Remy Gardner recently took over Crutchlow's duties, riding in place of the injured Alex Rins at Sachsenring and then the British Grand Prix wild-card. "I am sorry that Cal is still not well, and I hope he recovers quickly,” said Dovizioso, who won 14 MotoGP races for Ducati and 1 for Honda.
Monster Yamaha team director Massimo Meregalli said: “First of all, let me start by saying that we all wish Cal a speedy recovery and hope to see him back on track soon with our test team."We are therefore delighted to confirm that Andrea has agreed to fill in for Cal and take on the role of the Yamaha Factory Racing MotoGP Test rider at the private Misano test.
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