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Yes, Andrea Iannone (34) is still there. As an active motorcycle racer. The Italian, who lives in Ticino, is actually returning to racing after the doping scandal with a four-year ban, as he always wanted.
The former wild dog of the Motorcycle World Championship with all kinds of escapades and the appropriate nickname ‘The Maniac’ no longer has a chance to return to MotoGP, where he was a factory rider for Ducati, Suzuki and Aprilia for many years. Won the premier class race.
But Ducati now grants Iannone a place in the Superbike World Championship. The flashiest motorcycle star will again be an opponent of Dominique Aegerter (33) from 2024. Iannone raced Aegerter for years in the 125cc and Moto2 world championships, often battling Tom Lüthi (37) for victories.
In Italy, Iannone is a Cervelat celebrity
Despite the ban, Iannone never completely disappeared from the scene in Italy and also in Ticino. He became a Cervelat celebrity, opened a restaurant in Lugano in the presence of the mayor and took part in the Italian edition of “Let’s Dance” on TV.
To do this, he keeps in touch with his relations. After the TV presenter Belen Rodriguez (39), prominent in Italy, Iannone is in a relationship with the well-known Italian singer Elodie (33).
But now Iannone wants to accelerate again on the track. In a new championship after a four-year absence – how fast will he still be? His new team boss says on “Speedweek.com”: “For some people, the decision to get back in after such a long time may seem crazy. But the right dose of madness and courage can lead to great achievements.” However, former 250cc world champion Marco Melandri says: “I’m sceptical. It would have been better to give a young driver a chance.”
Only after objections was the ban increased to four years
Iannone had always denied his doping violation. He explained the discovery of Drostanolone, an anabolic steroid, as contaminated meat. The objection to the initial two-year ban was largely self-serving: the CAS followed WADA’s recommendation and increased the ban to four years. But now “The Maniac” is back at the start. Crazy!
Source : Blick
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