Andrea Dovizioso takes a small step toward Valentino Rossi

Andrea Dovizioso takes a small step toward Valentino Rossi

MotoGP is back at last, and what we are about to experience will be the 44th edition of the British Grand Prix.Curiously, in the history of the premier class, first with the 500 and then with MotoGp, no British centaur has managed to get on the top step of the podium.

Andrea Dovizioso, who will step down from the saddle at the end of the season, will face his 246th Grand Prix, surpass Alex Barros (the Brazilian is at 245) and stand alone with the title of second rider with the most races in the top category. Only Valentino Rossi, who was in Pesaro on Monday to celebrate the super-helmet erected in his honor, boasts more appearances in the premier class: he has collected a whopping 372.