If we say sport and medicine to you in these complicated days, you will undoubtedly spontaneously answer coronavirus. And what could be more normal in a world experiencing a pandemic? But before Covid-19 faced the big void, we associated the theme with a man and an ongoing procedure. The first is Andrea Iannone and the second is a trial for positive doping control. The president of the FIM, Jorge Viegas, took stock of this situation. By reestablishing some truths...
Jorge Viegas is currently on the front line to defend the interests of motorcycling in a period troubled by a coronavirus which cancels all demonstrations in its path. But it's not Attila so the grass will grow back. Andrea Iannone will he have the opportunity to trample it? This is all the misfortune that we wish him, he who is awaiting a verdict which could shake up his career.
Tested positive for a doping product, the official Aprilia big risk. But his defense is solid as are his supports. The president of the END also look at this file closely although it specifies: “ the president of the FIM has nothing to do with the trial » thus assures Jorge Viegas. “ This was instructed by the lawyers of both parties, who sent the various documents that they considered necessary and it is a committee of three judges, all very experienced, who will very soon give their decision ».
« Afterwards, there will be the possibility of an appeal to the CAS, both from Iannone and his employer, Aprilia, if the sanction is considered too severe. Or from WADA (World Anti-Doping Agency) if it considers that the sanction is not sufficient. »
A reminder of the facts which also opens up a reflection and a next approach thus exploded on the site 24heures.ch : " on a motorcycle, skill, psyche and courage are more important than raw physical strength. Not to mention the problem of painkillers and analgesics. I plan to meet the new president of WADA, the Pole Witold Banka, to see if it would be possible to have a list more adapted to our realities. » A good idea if ever there was one.
