Andrea Dovizioso feels a more competitive front-running order is present at Le Mans compared to last year’s French MotoGP and is eager to find overnight gains from his Ducati to move up the timesheet.
The Italian rider, who was tipped as favourite for victory in this race 12 months ago before crashing out, has ended Friday practice fifth fastest but just 0.308s off pace-setter Maverick Vinales on the Monster Yamaha.
