Ducati Corse factory team riders, Andrea Iannone claimed no doubt aiming for victory in this weekend's Qatar MotoGP, considering that he successfully finished second in Losail last year, where the tandem, Andrea Dovizioso almost won before losing Valentino Rossi right at the finish line.

During the pre-season testing, the motor Desmo16 GP (also called GP16) belonging Iannone and Dovizioso still less the performance of the Desmosedici GP15 Pramac Yakhnich Octo-owned duo, Scott Redding and Danilo Petrucci. However, in an interview with GPone, The Maniac Joe admitted to not worry too much.

"I think the GP15 and GP16 one level. The difference, GP16 is still new and GP15 has been developed. Expectations Ducati is very high, and we must respect it. Years ago we could compete for the podium in some circuits, and this year we should be able to do it more consistently, "said Iannone.

The 26-year-old Italian rider even this direct targeting victory at Losail this weekend, trying to meet the target of Ducati Corse is targeting two wins this season.

"What I want in Qatar is a victory, because we played well in the last test. We want to collect so many important data are missing for a long time. I know this will not be easy because our rivals are very strong. But we've had better and continue to grow, "lid Iannone.