Italian · Forlimpopoli, Italy · Born 23 March 1986Italian MotoGP rider known for his consistency and three consecutive runner-up finishes in the premier class between 2017-2019.
Andrea Dovizioso was a legendary MotoGP racer and the most determined challenger to Marc Márquez's dominance, finishing runner-up in the MotoGP World Championship three consecutive years. His exceptional tactical intelligence, exceptional braking technique, and ability to extract maximum performance from the Ducati made him one of the finest championship challengers the sport has seen. Dovizioso retired from full-time MotoGP racing in 2022, his 15 premier-class wins and three runner-up finishes to Márquez cementing his reputation as one of the sport's finest tacticians even without a MotoGP title, before making a brief comeback appearance the following year.
MotoGP championship contender and multiple race winner
How They Played
Smooth, calculated riding style with exceptional late-race pace
Lasting Impact
One of the most successful Italian MotoGP riders of the modern era
Career Honours
- 125cc World Champion 2004
- MotoGP Vice World Champion 2017
- MotoGP Vice World Champion 2018
- MotoGP Vice World Champion 2019
- 125cc Japanese Grand Prix Winner 2004
- 250cc World Championship Runner-Up 2007
- MotoGP Season Race Winner (multiple Grand Prix victories across career)
Italian Athletes