Andrea Dovizioso
Motorcycle Racer, MotoGP Competitor
Born
March 23rd, 1986
39 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Italy
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Born in Italy in 1986, a professional motorcycle racer achieved recognition in the MotoGP series. Competed for teams such as Honda and Ducati. Gained significant acclaim during the 2017 and 2018 seasons, finishing as a championship runner-up. Dovizioso's career is marked by consistency and skill in motorcycle racing, contributing to multiple podium finishes throughout his tenure in the sport.
Achieved 15 Grand Prix victories in MotoGP
Finished as MotoGP World Championship runner-up in 2017 and 2018
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