Former works Ducati MotoGP star Andrea Dovizioso will test Aprilia’s RS-GP at Jerez early next month.

The Italian exited MotoGP at the end of last season after failing to secure a competitive ride but will be on track in Spain for three days, starting on April 12, with the Noale team.

“I was pleased by Aprilia’s interest and when we spoke about the possibility of doing this test, I gladly accepted the invitation to be able to ride a MotoGP bike again and to stay in form, giving the engineers my feedback. I wish to thank Aprilia Racing for this opportunity,” said Dovizioso.

Aprilia chief Massimo Rivola added: ““It was a pleasure to invite Andrea. The days in Jerez will simply be a chance to get to know one another better, also on the track.

“It will not be a ‘trial matrimony’ but an opportunity to turn some laps together without any binding commitment for the future. We are well aware of all Andrea’s qualities and his contribution will be important, even for just one test.”