Recently we have known that Andrea Dovizioso will pilot a MotoGP on the occasion of the test Shakedown that Yamaha will do this week in Sepang. A fact that has made some suspicions lift whether the mark of the fingerboard could first test the V4 engine in which it has been working for some time.
Will the new V4 engine prove Dovizioso?
According to current MotoGP standards, both Yamaha and Honda have the possibility that both their official pilots and those that are testing the Shakedown. The other brands will do the same in the official MotoGP test that will be held on the same stage next week.
Recall that Dovizioso returned to pilot a MotoGP Yamaha last summer in replacement of the injured Cal Crutchlow. Then, Massimo Meregalli, Team Director of the Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP, commented: “… We are delighted to confirm that Andrea has agreed to replace Cal and assume the role of Yamaha Factory Racing MotoGP’s tester in Misano’s private test. Andrea and Yamaha have had a close relationship for many years. “
One of the main issues about Dovizioso’s return to training of this type, is if Yamaha will take the opportunity to test the V4 mechanics that have been developing for some time. Iwata’s brand seeks to compete with the same tools as competition. Currently, MotoGP Yamaha use an online tetrachinder engine.
Àlex Rins already advanced that he waits “They expected to try the V4, with dovizioso on the motorcycle, in December”as noted from Crash MotoGP. On that occasion the engine was not ready, so now it could be a good opportunity for its official debut. In any case, the brand is not expected to release it until the end of this year.
