Andrea Iannone is an astonishing and explosive character. Both on and off the track. In an interview with the site pecinogp.com, we left him with his certainties of being the only rider armed with a Ducati capable of getting the difficult and temperamental Desmosedici to the goal. A faculty that the Borgo Panigale factory did not recognize in him, which preferred Andrea Dovizioso. Unless he decided to leave on his own?
At least this is the version of Jo the Maniac who rewrites history for us. The statements about the similarities in riding style between him and Lorenzo capable of creating a victorious synergy for Ducati during the period of uncertainty are forgotten. In fact, it is Iannone who needed to change after four years spent with his compatriots: “ these last four seasons have been incredible. I have been highly regarded and have had constant support since my beginnings with the Pramac team. I had the chance to grow with this Pramac team. These two years with them have been very good. A beautiful period ».
It seems that the outcome among the officials in red was less rosy. “ The discomfort comes when you start to question what is best for you and not for those around you. If you want to have results, you need to take stock and consider what could help you achieve your goals. After four years I needed a change, I still had problems. The opportunity for a change presented itself and I thought it was time to go. This is why I am very happy with my choice ».
It was therefore he who left Ducati for Suzuki and not Ducati which showed him the exit to Suzuki. A conviction that he wants to share with us. Either. But what does he expect from Suzuki? “ I will bring my great thirst for victories. When you want to win so much, sometimes you don't handle certain situations the way you should, but I think that by working together you can achieve a lot. Suzuki is doing great things and they have progressed a lot ».
Between the choice for oneself and not for others and this allusion to random management of certain situations, we note that Iannone makes a lot of innuendo. But he continues on Suzuki and in particular his future teammate alex rins : " he is young and strong, so Suzuki made the right decision to take him into MotoGP. Suzuki told me about it when I signed with them. He will become a good pilot but hopefully not too quickly. We will be one of the best teams on the field. The bike is at a good level, it is more competitive than when Maverick Viñales arrived and I have also progressed a lot over the past four years ». Iannone will want to prove a lot of things on this Suzuki.
