To conquer the top of the Superbike world, you need metronomic consistency. Andrea Iannone, direct and straightforward, charts the course for this new challenge, like a wise navigator. In the festive but serious atmosphere of Limone Piemonte, it is clear that to aim for the title, you need more than just speed; you need that consistency that eluded the team in 2024, despite promising results.
Andrea Iannone, a rider for the GoEleven team, has presented his ambitions for the 2025 Superbike Championship season. While he displays a certain confidence in his abilities and those of his team, Ducati, the Italian remains cautious about his chances of winning the world title.
Andrea Iannone, a seasoned MotoGP rider, approaches his new challenge in the Superbike World Championship with frankness and determination. During the presentation of the 2025 season with the team Go Eleven in Limone Piemonte, Iannone shared his thoughts on the keys to success in winning the championship.
« To win the Superbike World Championship, you need consistency », says on Motoracing Iannone with confidence. He emphasizes that, although the bike remains the same compared to the previous year, the dynamics within the team have evolved. Compared to last year, the bike is the same, but the people have changedWe will have to wait until the first part of the season to understand if we can aspire to something important. ».
Andrea Iannone: “ I don't want to talk about the world championship, it's too early »
Speaking of his experience, Iannone says: "Last year we grew as a team over the year, so much so that in the last part of the championship I was calmer." He acknowledges that this extra year of experience will be crucial to fine-tune the bike's setup and maximise performance. This année we will be able to understand how to make a good setup, unlike last year when we had no reference. On paper, we should have taken a step forward, but let's see how it goes... »
Iannone also approaches the championship prospects with caution. I don't want to talk about the world championship, it's too early. During the tests in Jerez, we will discover the team's potential. To win a World Superbike Championship, several elements need to come together perfectly and at the moment I don't know if we have them. You need consistency and last year, for various reasons, there wasn't any. If we can aspire to the world championship, I will be able to say it after three or four races.. But I'm in no hurry. »
Regarding competitors, Iannone identifies the main challenges: “ we will have to beat the BMWs, the factory Ducatis, the new Bimotas with the super dealerships, the Hondas and the Yamahas, which have grown over the year. We have the same bike, while our opponents are increasingly fierce. We have to see how we grow during the year. We have reached a good level, but we will have to wait a few races to understand where we are compared to the others. »
Andrea Iannone approaches the 2025 season with a realistic and methodical approach. His commitment to the team Go Eleven and his desire to perfect the performance of the Ducati Panigale V4 R. demonstrate his determination to conquer the Superbike World Championship, while remaining attentive to the changing dynamics of the competition.