Only a few days after an exciting Grand Prix of Japan, in which Ducati rider Andrea Dovizioso fought after a brilliant battle with Repsol Honda's Marc Marquez right down to the last corner, the Italian has arrived Down Under for this weekend's Australian Grand Prix.
Dovi is gearing up for another crucial race at the Phillip Island circuit and with just three rounds to go in the championship battle, he trails Marquez by just 11 points, however he is well aware that it wont be an easy battle.
Dovizioso has stepped onto the Phillip Island podium a total of three times in different categories, scoring a win in 125 in 2004 and a third place in MotoGP in 2011, while last year he was involved in a terrific scrap with Viñales, finishing in a good fourth place.
“For sure Phillip Island is one of Marquez's favourite tracks, and the situation will probably be a bit more difficult for us, but last year we did a good race and so we must try and work in the best possible way throughout the weekend,” he said.
“There are now just three rounds left until the end and anything can happen: we must try and always be fast at every circuit and in every condition. On paper we are not favourites for the win in Australia but we'll be fighting as hard as ever.”
