Being an official driver within a manufacturer that also makes cars can lead to entering the history of automobile production. For example by having a model from the range to its glory. Even in a limited series, it can count in a man's life and Andrea Iannone will be one of those to whom this happened. 100 examples of the 4×4 Vitara will be stamped with the spirit of Joe the Maniac. It's less statutory than a Porsche Cayenne smashed with a hammer because it's locked with the keys inside (see here), but what does the bottle matter…
We will remember this story which dates back to the summer of 2016 and on which the Italian commented: “I left the key in the ignition and went to fill it up. When I tried to open the door, the car was locked. This was a real problem because it was already 01:30 a.m. and I still had 100 kms to go. I called Porsche assistance who could not give me the slightest solution. So I thought that breaking a window with a hammer was the only option left to me.”
Suzuki assistance therefore has an interest in working better so as not to make the Vitara a new victim of the expeditious enthusiasm of the transalpine. Furthermore, the 140 hp of the Japanese turbo petrol engine will probably not impress the teammate any more. Kidneys while the standard of the vehicle will perhaps not be up to that of its friend Belen Rodriguez.
But when handing over the keys to his vehicle, Andrea Iannone played it professional in his comments: “I chose the Vitara 1.4 that I want. I value comfort, but I always want to have the right reserve of power and freedom available.” Have a good trip Andrea!
