Andrea Iannone is one of the riders who will have to prove something in this second part of the MotoGP season. Because the first was far from expectations, so far in fact that a question of legitimacy arises. The Italian must therefore assert himself in an Aprilia box which had high hopes for him when he arrived. Joe the Maniac seems to have understood this with a back-to-school speech focused on questioning and motivation…
Andrea Iannone is the sulphurous and annoying character of the paddock. The horrors of his private life displayed on social networks are an integral part of a character who has even worn down a manager of the size of Charles Pernat. But after having had to leave the Ducati nest and having lived a short period with Suzuki, his Aprilia contract seems like a last lifeline. Which he doesn't seem to have grasped yet.
But it's time to do it. Andrea Iannone comments in fact, back from the summer break: “ This year I think I had my shortest vacation. Once a week I rode and worked with the Aprilia RSV4 several times and also managed to lose a few kilos, so I'm happy ».
A weight loss also dictated by technical reasons, which indicates the fact that Andrea ardently wishes to help the Noale firm to climb the ladder: “ there is a big physical difference between Aleix Espargaró and me, and four or five kilos are felt when braking and accelerating. I've lost eight kilos since January, I've never been lighter and I'm curious to see where this takes ushas ".
« I know Aprilia has worked at the factory and on the track, having done testing with Smith. On the phone, I understood that there were some interesting things to try. Aleix and I are working to achieve a result that we are all looking for. As soon as I arrived, I tried to do my best. Changing bikes in MotoGP is not easy, maybe we expected to be more competitive, but Aprilia collects a lot of information, so from a certain point of view I'm happyx”.
He ends on GPOne: “ Romano Albesiano immediately thanked me, he is one of those who have great confidence in me and who always tries to give me the best. I don't know if we need more revolution or small changes, I'm explaining my feelings and it's not up to me to make the final decisions. I'm happy to have provided some missing information and aspects. It needs patience ».
