The MotoGP World Championship continues to hold its share of surprises. While Andrea Iannone impressed on his return to Malaysia, it is finally Michele Pirro who will replace Fabio Di Giannantonio who was injured during the Barcelona Grand Prix.
Michele Pirro, test pilot at Ducati, will be in the box the team VR46 to ride one of the GP23 bikes during the Barcelona Grand Prix said of solidarity with the victims of Valencia, planned from November 15 to 17. This decision comes after the prolonged absence of Fabio DiGiannantonio, who underwent surgery on his left shoulder last week.
Andrea Iannone, who made his return to MotoGP in Malaysian Grand Prix last weekend at the request of Valentino Rossi, will not be competing in the race in Spain. Although he impressed on his return, Iannone will not run in Barcelona. This decision was taken jointly by Ducati et VR46, and an official announcement is expected next week.
Iannone, who had not raced in MotoGP since 2019 after serving a four-year ban for doping, finished 17th at Sepang, less than a minute behind the winner. Francis BagnaiaHis return to the MotoGP scene was a big draw, but he quickly realised that the bikes had evolved significantly.
Andrea Iannone: “ The biggest difficulty is to determine where the limit lies. »
« It's amazing. I can't believe I'm back after five years." , said Iannone after the race. “ The biggest difficulty is determining where the limit lies. Front tires and aerodynamics play a crucial role, and I wonder what more I can do"
Despite its honorable performance, Iannone had to face the reality of a very competitive MotoGP. He acknowledged that he was not yet at the level of the more experienced riders and that the transition to this new format was a challenge. Although he did not score any points, his return to the grid and his experience at Sepang allowed him to understand the demands of this category.
The question remains whether Iannone will share his new experiences in MotoGP with Toprak Razgatlioglu, who is considering making the jump to this category. Times are changing, and the MotoGP looks more competitive than ever, but the return ofAndrea Iannone also marks a significant moment in his journey after years of struggle.
