The start of the seasonAndrea Iannone at Suzuki is not going exactly as hoped. The first laps with the blue bike after being disembarked from the red were encouraging, then Joe the Maniac entered the line. He is to be counted among those disappointed with the new Michelin front tire, but unlike a certain Valentino Rossi, the Italian did not perform miracles in the race. However, he doesn't worry, just as he doesn't worry about Ducati, where the problem wouldn't be the bike...
In life, its relationship with the incandescent Belen Rodriguez achieve perfect happiness. The couple is thinking about a house in Milan and even having children. But as far as cohabitation with the Suzuki is concerned, there is still work to be done. An unfortunate retirement following a fall in Qatar which could have saved appearances, then a sixteenth place in Argentina and a seventh in Austin. Suffice to say that we will have to do better next weekend in Jerez.
However, Iannone don't panic: " Suzuki doesn't put pressure on me, on the contrary, they support me » assures on GPOne the teammate of a Kidneys injured again and unavailable. “ I look at Maverick Viñales' data from last year and I was stronger than him in Qatar, in Argentina, as well as in the tests in Sepang, in Phillip Island. After four years with Ducati, I knew how to use the bike 110%. I'm not at that level yet with the Suzuki, but it's a question of running. I can assure you that the situation is not critical. ».
Precisely, regarding Ducati, he comments on the current situation ofAndrea Dovizioso and Jorge Lorenzo : “ I think the Desmosedici is still competitive. As I left it in Valencia where I finished on the podium and not so far from Lorenzo. I always fought for the first places last year. I don't think Ducati has regressed. It's just a motorcycle that needs a rider to operate. It is wrong to believe that Ducati no longer has a bike capable of playing up front ».
The current official duo of Borgo Panigale will appreciate it. In conclusion, Iannone also emphasizes an aspect of the Ducati method: “ I would really like to see more GSX-RRs on the track in the future. Having more motorcycles is an advantage ". Suzuki is working on it, as Aprilia. But the current private teams which would be available are, for the most part, their… Ducati.
