Dani Pedrosa and Andrea Dovizioso are both feeling fit now, ready and raring to go ahead of the Cardion ab Grand Prix Czech Republic after a summer break.Having had three weeks off and time to recuperate after a busy first half of the season, Repsol Honda duo Dani Pedrosa and Andrea Dovizioso are now more than ready to return to the action at Brno. Pedrosa currently occupies second position in the Championship and feels focused upon the resumption of his chase of the leader Jorge Lorenzo, having enjoyed a refreshing summer interval.
“This has definitely been one of my best summer breaks of the last few years. I was able to just think about relaxing rather than working to recover from an injury, as has been the case in the last few years,” said Pedrosa, who is fully prepared for the challenge of round ten at the Brno.
“Now I’m really looking forward to getting back on the bike at the Brno,” he continued. “It’s one of the most difficult circuits on the calendar; physically it’s very demanding but it’s also very enjoyable to ride on a MotoGP bike. I would say that there is only one good line, so it’s crucial to be focused during the whole lap to get a good lap time - and it’s a very long circuit.”
Second in last year’s MotoGP race, Pedrosa has previously tasted victory in the 250cc and 125cc classes at Brno, a result he is hoping to replicate in the premier class. “I’ve had many podiums in Brno, including the two wins, so I would like to add another one in MotoGP,” he said, before looking ahead to the one-day test that follows the GP on Monday.
“It’s going to be a busy weekend for everybody, not only with the race but also because we stay on Monday for the testing. It’s the only test day remaining this season so we have to make sure we do a good job to help us in the upcoming races,” he added.
Repsol Honda team-mate Dovizioso is similarly eager to climb back aboard his factory RC212V as he aims to close the gap on his colleague, who sits 23 points ahead of him in the standings.
