Andrea Dovizioso is to demonstrate that it is more than "just a rival" of new team-mate Dani Pedrosa.Andrea Dovizioso has admitted that he has not established a link with Repsol Honda Team-mate Dani Pedrosa, however, insists, but there is plenty of time for that to happen.
Dovizioso switch independent of the IRB Team Scot brought to the factory supported by the Human Rights Committee team will be one of the most closely moves during the off season, not least because it follows in the footsteps of Nicky Hayden, who suffered a strained relationship infamy, along with Pedrosa.
In fact, Pedrosa's manager Alberto Puig has already fired the first warning shot to Dovizioso by labeling it simply as "just another opponent."
However, the Italian refuses to read too much into their rivalry, admitting that he does not know very well Pedrosa at the time but that comes as a 'good guy'. Curiously, however, added that Pedrosa could not have reached its full potential yet "because of his manager."
"Dani is a former 125cc and 250cc World Champion and a great rider, but first of all that is a good guy, probably even Shyer me," said the official website of MotoGP.
"Maybe this is why we do not have a great feeling, but we will have plenty of time to know each other. I think right now is not reaching its level at the roadside, perhaps also because of his manager ".
Looking ahead to what will be an important year in the first class, Dovizioso goal for 2009 is to beat Pedrosa, a goal that is believed to meet.
"To finish ahead of Dani would be important, and I'm sure my chances, but focuses mainly on step on the podium at any time I can, being consistent with my new Honda HRC throughout the season."
Dovizioso switch independent of the IRB Team Scot brought to the factory supported by the Human Rights Committee team will be one of the most closely moves during the off season, not least because it follows in the footsteps of Nicky Hayden, who suffered a strained relationship infamy, along with Pedrosa.
In fact, Pedrosa's manager Alberto Puig has already fired the first warning shot to Dovizioso by labeling it simply as "just another opponent."
However, the Italian refuses to read too much into their rivalry, admitting that he does not know very well Pedrosa at the time but that comes as a 'good guy'. Curiously, however, added that Pedrosa could not have reached its full potential yet "because of his manager."
"Dani is a former 125cc and 250cc World Champion and a great rider, but first of all that is a good guy, probably even Shyer me," said the official website of MotoGP.
"Maybe this is why we do not have a great feeling, but we will have plenty of time to know each other. I think right now is not reaching its level at the roadside, perhaps also because of his manager ".
Looking ahead to what will be an important year in the first class, Dovizioso goal for 2009 is to beat Pedrosa, a goal that is believed to meet.
"To finish ahead of Dani would be important, and I'm sure my chances, but focuses mainly on step on the podium at any time I can, being consistent with my new Honda HRC throughout the season."
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