A motorcycle Grand Prix rider suspended for 4 years for doping is a fact that does not go unnoticed in a paddock, some of which are in shock. At Aprilia, we are the first to be affected and we are taking the blame. Competition boss Massimo Rivola has already said what he thinks of a situation which also caused the Noale manufacturer to waste time and money. The condemned man's teammate Iannone in turn gives his feelings. It is necessarily more clear-cut, as is often the case with Aleix Espargaró…
Aleix Espargaró mentioned the sanction that the CAS formulated against his teammate, a sporting death sentence, since Andrea Iannone will not be able to be present in any FIM-branded competition until December 2023…
“This makes me very sad”
The Catalan is, to say the least, perplexed by a sanction which for him is disproportionate and which leaves the mark itself, Aprilia orphan of a valuable driver for the development of RS-GP and who was missing throughout this season.
Aleix Espargaró comments thus: “ injustice! We had our disagreements, but honestly, Andrea Iannone and I always had a good relationship on a personal level. The 4 year sanction seems super disproportionate to me and that makes me very sad. All the strength in the world, my friend », wrote Pol’s older brother on his social networks…
