MotoGP, Iannone tested positive: Redding reacts and throws a wrench into the pond

We do not yet know all the contours and we are still far from its conclusion, but what is currently underway regarding Andrea Iannone is indeed a case of doping. Because the fact is that the Aprilia official tested positive and is therefore currently suspended by the FIM. A situation of which motorcycle sport could be the collateral consequence on a more or less large scale. Moreover, the latter does not comment, with the exception of Scott Redding who throws a stone into the pond…

Andrea Iannone was confused during a doping control which led the international motorcycling federation to suspend it pending further investigation. The official Aprilia will defend himself, other examinations will take place and the verdict will only come later. So much so that we must respect a presumption of innocence which remains the prerogative of every accused.

That being said, talking about doping in a sport necessarily puts the discipline in the spotlight. And, as always, its actors seem paralyzed when the sky falls on their heads. In the case that concerns us, we will put this great discretion down to a current winter break which encourages other occupations. However, a voice was raised...

A reaction that comes to us from a Scott Redding who is never the last to put his foot in the dish. His comments have already cost him dearly in his career. We will particularly remember his analysis of a heavily criticized Aprilia, which pushed the Englishman towards the exit door of the Noale factory.

This time, the now official Ducati in WSBK is venturing into more than sensitive terrain. Even more so when he comments on his social network: “ interesting. Control even more drivers to keep our sport clean. Unless this reveals other unpleasant surprises? » Not sure that the Englishman will make many friends in the paddock with such an implication...