In MotoGP as elsewhere, the misfortune of one person makes the happiness of others. Since Andrea Iannone is embroiled in legal proceedings seeking to have his sentence of an 18-month suspension for doping reconsidered, he cannot touch his Aprilia RS-GP, which itself cannot remain an orphan. It is therefore the test pilot of the Noale firm who will be mobilized as the incumbent. This is a Bradley Smith who has learned one thing in recent times...
The one who got on the podium with a team Tech3 which then rolled Yamaha then experienced more discreet moments in his career. Official KTM, he lost his job because he wasn't fast enough, and he found refuge with Aprilia for a test driver function. He also espoused the cause of MotoE to keep the sensations of racing in a peloton.
The career of Bradley Smith seemed to take place in the shadows before the sky fell on the head ofAndrea Iannone. The latter is completely suspended and while awaiting a final verdict in his doping case, it is the Englishman who will act as interim alongsideAleix Espargaro.
A chance to show your competitiveness
A complicated trajectory that the Englishman comments on crash.net : " I am learning to be patient. Until I have something concrete in front of me, it's hard to say how long I'll race this season. Andrea's trial doesn't look like it's going to happen before the first two races, so we're sort of sitting around waiting for Aprilia to press the green button. From now on I plan to be in the first round ».
Thereby, Bradley Smith will not be able to grace the MotoE World Cup grid with its presence. It is mobilized during the ongoing tests at Misano. What if Joe the Maniac found himself permanently crucified by the law? The sports director Massimo rivola has already given him his roadmap: “ Last year, Bradley was in test pilot mode on his wildcards. However, we are sure that if he becomes a regular driver by being able to handle more races, he will improve. As a pilot, you have to flip a switch in your brain again. I expect Bradley to find that switch and be competitive »
