Normally thehe Iannone case was technically resolved since the analysis of the second sample of the driver suspected of using doping products following a first analysis took place on January 7. But the result has not been communicated so that we remain in suspense about an affair which could bring the pilot's career to a complete halt. His employer Aprilia is also on the front line because according to the direction of the expertise carried out, he will have to make a strong political decision. The person who will personalize it, the manufacturer's sporting director Massimo Rivola, is laying the groundwork before the big jump...
Andrea Iannone is suspended by the FIM due to a positive analysis for doping products which must be refined by a second expertise. The latter took place, and we await the results. In a month, MotoGP will return to Sepang for tests of the utmost importance for Aprilia which will present a completely remodeled RS-GP. In this sense, the Noale brand will need all its strength. Will she still be able to count on Andrea Iannone ?
An uncomfortable situation for the sportsman at Aprilia Massimo rivola commented on the Gazzetta dello Sport: “ we are on the side of our rider, but for Aprilia, respect for the rules is sacred. There will be no trial, a priori, before the sentence » announces the Italian from Formula 1. “ For us, legality is a shield, we support Iannone because we never doubted him. If he made a mistake, he will have to pay for it, but we avoid conclusions linked to the media exposure of the pilot. »
Rivola then talks about the possible plan B, without ever mentioning a Karel Abraham who was nevertheless contacted: “ in the event of a disqualification, Smith's choice would be the most obvious. At this point, there aren't many pilots ready. 6 months ago, Rea could have been an option. Lorenzo would have been a good story but I think he's going to be a tester at Yamaha. We will decide as soon as we have the sentence. Losing Iannone would be a serious thing, because he helped us to understand what is wrong and to have a fast bike. »
Less than Rivola does not seem to have any illusions about a future sanction… “ We hope to have the sentence by the end of January, so we'll see. One prediction is a possible suspension of 3 months, another of 6…« .
