Andrea Iannone made a remarkable return to MotoGP at the Malaysian Grand Prix. After a five-year absence, the Italian rider rediscovered the sensations of the premier class, riding a Ducati Desmosedici. This return was particularly intense for Iannone…
Andrea Iannone made his big return to MotoGP during the weekend of Sepang, marking a memorable milestone after five years of absenceThe rider from Abruzzo, who had not ridden in the premier class since 2019, finally had the opportunity to get back on the road on a Ducati Desmosedici, a radically different model from the one he rode in 2016.
It's thanks to his friend Valentino Rossi which Iannone was able to ride a top-class motorcycle again, taking the place of Fabio di Giannantonio, injured. After a Sprint race exhausting, Iannone found himself " physically destroyed", but his determination and enthusiasm were palpable.
Andrea Iannone: “ The goal was to reach the finish line without making any mistakes. »
After the long sunday race, he shared his thoughts on this incredible weekend: “ I'm tired, physically I mean, I gave everything. I really enjoyed it, and even today the goal was to reach the finish without making any mistakes. »
Iannone did not fail to acknowledge the support of his team and Red, adding that “ It was beautiful, a great gift » to return to the MotoGP scene. Regarding his performances, he took a moment to compare his race to that ofAlvaro Bautista, who had finished 17th the previous year in a wild-card. Iannone, with a 17th place, managed to finish just 47.599 seconds behind the winner, while Baptist had finished at 53.564 seconds. Hence this assessment formulated: " What did I learn? That I was faster than Bautista last year ».
This moving and emotion-filled return ofAndrea Iannone not only captivated the fans, but also highlighted his ever-present potential on the world stage. A real moment for the rider who aspires to regain his place among the elite, in WSBK…
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