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MotoGP: Dovizioso unexpectedly won the Italian Grand Prix

Racer Ducati Andrea Dovizioso on the home Grand Prix of Italy scored the first win of the season.

In qualifying, Dovizioso lost only two riders “Yamaha” Vinales the Maverick and Valentino Rossi. Despite not the best start, Andrea quickly slipped into second place, and then in persistent struggle managed to get around Vinales.

Competent piloting Dovizioso maintained their small advantage until the finish line and scored a third victory in his career. This success has allowed Dovizioso to progress to the second position in the standings.

Second on the finish was Vinales, who increased his lead in the standings, as Marc Marquez and Valentino Rossi made worse.

On the home track, Rossi really wanted to please his numerous fans – 7-time world champion was in the lead early in the race, but could not stand the pace of Dovizioso and Vinales.

Race results:

1. Andrea Dovizioso (Ducati) — 41:32,126
2. Maverick Viñales (Yamaha) +1,281
3. Danilo Petrucci (Pramac Ducati) +2,334
4. Valentino Rossi (Yamaha) +3,685
5. Alvaro Bautista (Aspar Ducati) +5,802
6. Marc Marquez (Honda) +5,885
7. Joan Zarco (Tech3 Yamaha) +13,205
8. Jorge Lorenzo (Ducati) +14,393
9. Michele Pirro (Ducati) +14,880
10. Andrea Iannone (Suzuki) +15,502

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