DOTD: The Race to the Factory Team
“Now, Miller is out of the hot seat with a one year contract and he, alongside all the Ducati fans wait to see who will fill the second factory seat. Dovizioso? Petrucci? Someone entirely new? Today we are going to compare Andrea Dovizioso’s and Danilo Petrucci’s 2019 numbers and future projections as they stand as the top contenders for a factory season alongside Miller…”
June 2nd, 2020
DOTD: A Revisit to Jerez 2019
“To celebrate the (tentative) plan of a 2020 season debut at Jerez, we want to look back to last year’s Spanish GP to study two riders that brought exceptional performances. Let’s revisit the post-race analysis that identifies key aspects of both Andrea Dovizioso’s and Maverick Vinales’s race performances…”
May 14th, 2020
DOTD: Aleix and Andrea at Aragon
” Ducati rider, Andrea Dovizioso and Aprilia rider, Aleix Espargaro both gave remarkable performances at MotorLand Aragon this past weekend. Today we are going to dive into what exactly these riders held over their opponents and where on the circuit they made the biggest impact…”
May 7th, 2020
DOTD: Pre-Race Watch List – Rewind to Jerez 2019
“To give you a little taste of what that may look like, today’s Data Of The Day is revisiting the 2019 rider watch list for the Jerez Grand Prix. Think of it as a “who’s hot, who’s not” list where we examine a handful of the top riders, some of the “up and comers” and a few that are stuck on the struggle bus. So let’s explore 3 of the riders that were chosen for the watch list – 2 that fell within the “who’s hot” and 1 that fell within the “who’s not…”
April 14th, 2020
DOTD: Consistency Is Key, Right Dovi? Pt. 2
“Grand Prix Scout’s pre-season trajectories align closely with an article that was just released via MotoGP.com. Titled, What does 2020 hold for the manufacturers? Part 3: Ducati, David Emmett breaks down what Ducati has/will work on during the testing sessions and what they hope to achieve in the upcoming season. Within the article, Emmett covers each Ducati rider and their current standing within the series…”
January 21st, 2020
DOTD: Consistency Is Key, Right Dovi?
“We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again, fast times are nothing without consistency. Sure, a fast lap time can give you a leg up in qualifying, but in order get ahead and stay ahead, a rider must maintain a certain level of consistency…”
January 7th, 2020
The Battle For 2nd Is On
“While Marquez was able to pull away by enough points to seal his victory before the end of the season, Dovi has some work to do in order to defend his position against the 5 riders who are coming in hot just behind him. Let me refresh you on the current point standings for P2 – P7…”
October 9th, 2019
What We Saw Last Year At Aragon – In Numbers
“Racing is more than just a fast bike. Being able to strategically utilize both your and your bike’s skills while maintaining harmony between the two is something racer’s train for their whole lives. Additionally, it is the racer that defines a bike’s abilities. Depending on their techniques and strategies used to exploit the bike’s characteristics, a Suzuki, for example, may appear as a totally different bike under one rider to the next….
September 19th, 2019
Leave Nothing Behind – Dovi At Brno 2019
“As race fans mentally prepare for the Czech Grand Prix, we think back to one year ago at Brno. Ducati superstar, Andrea Dovizioso took home his 3rd (out of 9 total) podium finishes of the season. He was followed closely by his former teammate, Jorge Lorenzo as well as Lorenzo’s new teammate, Marc Marquez. So 2 Ducatis and 1 Honda. What can we expect from Dovi this weekend…”
July 31st, 2019
Where We Stand Going Into Summer Break
“At this point, riders are focused on taking points away from Marquez before it’s too late…The Czech GP is on the horizon but first, riders will enjoy a well deserved summer break and race fans will shed a quick tear out of boredom. So how do the riders AND teams stand now that we are just about half way through the season?”
July 8th, 2019
Three Factory Teams Go Head to Head in Catalunya
“With all the hype centered around the individual World Championship rankings, it can be easy to overlook the team rankings throughout the season. Today we are going to dive into the top three ranked teams which by no surprise are…”
June 13th, 2019
Let’s talk Ducati Part 1… Dovizioso vs Miller
“Last weekend, the Ducati team dominated Le Mans with a tight race for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th place. With the exception of Repsol Honda rider, Marc Marquez, who started from pole position and finished in P1 (surprise surprise…), the Ducati boys came in HOT and crushed the race. Andrea Dovizioso, Danilo Petrucci and Jack Miller all brought unique skills to the circuit and while some complemented each other, others ultimately swayed the outcome to favor the two factory riders…”
May 23rd, 2019
Our Thought On Dovizioso and Vinales – Spanish GP 2019
“A second 4th place finish in a row for Ducati rider, Andrea Dovizioso and a comeback podium finish for Yamaha rider, Maverick Vinales – here are our thoughts and analysis on these performances from the Spanish Grand Prix…”
May 8th, 2019
AD #4 – The Highest Ranked Predator in the Field at COTA 2019
“Fluidity. Adaptability. Andrea Dovizioso.
Ducati rider, Andrea Dovizioso, had a rough start to the weekend at the Grand Prix of the Americas in Austin. Having to start qualifying in Q1, Dovizioso was showing promise to making it into Q2 until his teammate, Danilo Petrucci cranked out an incredible lap and snagged the second spot. Way to steal the spotlight Petrucci…”
April 18th, 2019
Qatar Grand Prix – Dovizioso vs Marquez
“Let’s start big picture… Overall, Marquez had a stronger speed index for all sectors combined. His times were dangerously close to Dovizoso’s but he was ultimately able to gain ground on his opponents with these quick times. Where Dovizioso lacked in speed he made up for in…wait for it… CONSISTENCY! Fast lap times are great in all, but if they are not matched with superior consistency then a rider will have a hard time pulling ahead of the pack…”
March 12th, 2019