The announcement of a press conference in Milan bringing together both Andrea Iannone, her lawyer and, also, Massimo Rivola, CEO of Aprilia Racing, attracted attention 48 hours after a verdict from the appeal court of highly anticipated sport. The latter must rule on the appeal made by the pilot regarding an 00-month suspension due to a positive doping test. What were we going to learn there? Here is the answer...
Andrea Iannone held a press conference at La Presse headquarters in Milan to discuss his future while awaiting the outcome of his appeal against the doping conviction. The judgment will be pronounced on October 15. The pilot's defense Aprilia has always focused on meat contamination of food, because Iannone is a major consumer.
The conference was attended by Massimo rivola, CEO of Aprilia Racing, the lawyer Antonio De Rensis (former lawyer among others of the Pantani family and Antonio Conte) who followed the doping case of the rider from Abruzzo, and the professor Salomone as a consultant.
Yes, but to say what? Some an announcement of definitive retirement, others of a resignation to give up the appeal, because if he loses. Andrea Iannone can be suspended outright for four years. The presence of Rivola was disruptive, but in the end, he was only there out of solidarity for a driver he has always supported in this event.
“It was such a difficult time and not many people can understand it”
Because in fact, Andrea Iannone wanted to make a final appeal to justice, so that, quite simply, it would be delivered… “ This period taught me more than I already knew that everything is so incredible and difficult to calculate. When I hear friends complaining, I tell them to appreciate what they have, because everything can change. My life changed, finding myself overnight unable to do what I've always done, and I don't wish it on anyone ».
« It was such a difficult time and few people can understand it if they don't live through it. I want to move forward with determination to shine a light on what we know to be justice. I would like to get back on the bike on the Aprilia, they have always been waiting for me and my bike. I hope to come back as soon as possible, it's my dream. I haven't ridden since Valencia 2019 and I can't drive on FIM tracks. I am respectful of this case, but I hope that justice will take its course » concludes Joe the Maniac, who only has a few hours to wait before knowing which way his life will change...
