Whether we like it or not, Andrea Iannone is a man apart in the world of motorcycle racing. He was a talented rider in Moto2, who also competed for Ducati in MotoGP, but a four-year ban for doping at the end of the 2019 season put an end to his career. And yet, while he could be seen showing interest in things other than motorcycling on social media, the Italian got back on the saddle four years later, in Superbike. But all this was not without consequences.
The Ducati Pata GoEleven team rider spoke at length to the Supernova show, as reported by MotosanHe spoke about his particular mentality and his unique approach. « As a driver, I am very instinctive, so much so that I never looked at the signs or the markers when braking.. I usually drive by fear and instinct, until I have a knot in my stomach. I've often attempted overreach, knowing it wouldn't work, and then it did; I've tried to apply that approach to my life as well; sometimes taking risks has its rewards." he confided.
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— Andrea Iannone (@andreaiannone29) May 29, 2025
He spoke openly about his period of inactivity caused by this suspension at the end of 2019. « In some sports, these problems are better tolerated. ; in any case, I think the sanctions should also be reviewed. Our sport is not Olympic; If a rider is suspended from competition for four years, as happened to me, it ruins his career because he is forced to miss four seasons.I was very sick, I wasn't watching the races and I wasn't even riding my motorcycle. When I returned to the track, I immediately felt very strong, but I hadn't trained during the four years of disqualification. I just kept training in the gym and on my bike. » he added. Namely, he won again at the WSBK round held in Aragon last year, a great moment of redemption.
The 2025 season is much more difficult. An injury is making it difficult for him to plan ahead, even though he has already been able to return to the track for testing at Misano. "At this stage of the season, I could quit tomorrow morning. The last two races have been a disasterWe'll see if next year I have the opportunity to get a factory handlebar that suits me, something that will really allow me to fight for the Superbike title. It's my last dream to achieve, and it's still within my reach, but to win, you have to be part of the best teamWe'll see how it goes; I have plenty of business ideas that I could develop once I retire » he concluded. Through his words, we can see a man at peace with his decisions, and ready to hang up his boots at any moment, aware that he has missed out on his career.
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