Andrea Iannone made a remarkable return to MotoGP this Friday at the Malaysian Grand Prix. After a long absence due to suspension, the Italian rider quickly found his marks and showed honest performances given the context during free practice.
This is a historic moment for Andrea Iannone, who returned to the circuits after five long years of absence from MotoGP competition. This return took place on the international circuit of Sepang, where the Vasto rider had to re-adapt to the high technology of modern motorcycles, after being suspended for four years.
From the morning session, Iannone showed that he had lost none of his talent by climbing into the Top 10. However, during prequalifications, he finished in a disappointing 21st place, falling behind 1.939 seconds on leader Pecco Bagnaia. It was not far off his time in free practice, where he was 1.856 seconds off the top.
Andrea Iannone: “ It's brand new but I have to say I'm happy »
« I have to say I'm happy and we couldn't have started this morning better with the Top 10 ", said Iannone, emphasizing his enthusiasm. But he did not hide the difficulty of his task: " It's all new, the technological leap has been really impressive compared to my time. First there are the tires to understand, it is not easy »
Each session brought its share of challenges, but the former driver knew how to adapt his driving. Every run, especially this afternoon with worn tires, the sensations were better. We will try tomorrow, This will be my first Sprint He continued.
Iannone also discussed the technical evolution of motorcycles: " The evolution is incredible, especially at the aerodynamic level. You can't understand the limit, maybe that's the real difficulty. A beautiful day! »
With his return, Andrea Iannone is not only looking to regain his level, but also to make an impression in MotoGP. His determination and passion for racing are palpable, and it will be interesting to see him navigate this new era of MotoGP, while facing the challenges that come with it.
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