[WSBK] Anthony West sanctioned again for doping

Former 250cc, MotoGP and Moto2 rider Anthony West, who competed this year in the Supersport World Championship on the Kawasaki of the EAB Antwest Racing team, has just been suspended by the FIM for doping, following a test carried out in Misano on 8 July. 

Currently 7th in the world championship, the Australian driver is not his first attempt since he had already been sanctioned in 2012 for the use of methylhexaneamine. A month of temporary layoff which then turned into an annulment of all his results for 18 months, between 2012 and 2013, by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) while he was riding Moto2.

This time again, it is for the use of a stimulant that Anthony West broke the regulations, and the driver who wears the #13 will therefore not participate in the Supersport round which is currently taking place at Portimao in Portugal.

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FIM Anti-doping

2018 FIM Supersport World Championship

The Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) has informed Australian rider Anthony West that he is provisionally suspended under Article 7.9 of the FIM Anti-Doping Code (CAD).

The decision to provisionally suspend Mr. West was made following receipt of a report from the laboratory accredited by WADA (World Anti-Doping Agency) in Cologne. This report indicated a positive test result for an unspecified substance, belonging to Section 6 (Stimulants) of the 2018 FIM Prohibited List. The test took place in Misano (San Marino) on July 8, 2018.

Mr. West has the right to request and analyze his B sample.

Mr. Anthony West is provisionally suspended as of September 14, 2018. He cannot therefore participate in any motorcycling competition or activity. Pursuant to Article 7.9.3.2 of the DAC, Mr. West may request the lifting of his provisional suspension.

In accordance with the World Anti-Doping Code and the FIM Anti-Doping Code, the FIM cannot provide any additional information at this time.