Andrea Iannone is aware of this and repeats it at every opportunity to be a little more convinced of it. By signing for two years as a Suzuki official, he agreed to take on the role of a leader with the only possible objective of the MotoGP world title. He knows that he still has to progress to get there but his confidence in himself is great. He even gave his opinion to Suzuki on the hiring ofAlex Rins, his teammate.
Andrea Iannone is a figure, a character, a style to the point that it is even a Marc Márquez to say that it has its usefulness on the MotoGP grid. But Jo the Maniac will have to make his exuberance into folklore rather than a reputation if he wants to enter the dimension of Lorenzo, Red and others.
In an interview, he has already acknowledged the fact that he will have to settle down and be attentive to his relationships in the box. The grievances of Dovizioso during his time with Ducati have been received and the images of the 2016 clashes will no longer have to come back. So many challenges which do not move the solid Italian: “ I am convinced of my talent and I know that I have not yet expressed my full potential » he says on speedweek. " I still believe in myself ».
And Suzuki already believes in him. The brand actually asked him for his opinion before hiring alex rins by his side : " he won't be at the level the first year but he's a good rider for Suzuki. I spoke to Suzuki about him, I gave my opinion. I am very happy that he is with us. A fresh young man and a good driver is always motivation. He will have an experienced teammate and he will be able to learn a lot from me and my data during the first season ».
Andrea Iannone therefore plays the elder and asserts itself as leader on a alex rins whose first statements make rather reference to Maverick Vinales left for Yamaha…
