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The return of Andrea Iannone to competition after the scandal for doping

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September 6, 2023
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The return of Italian rider Andrea Iannone to competition after a four-year hiatus due to a doping scandal. Iannone, who was competing in MotoGP with Aprilia at the time, tested positive for Drostanolone during the 2019 Malaysian Grand Prix. Initially, he was suspended for 18 months by the International Motorcycling Federation (FIM). However, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) appealed this decision, calling for a four-year ban, which was eventually upheld by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). Despite Iannone’s defense that the positive result was due to contaminated food, the CAS sided with WADA.

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After four years of fighting to return to competitions, Iannone has finally found his place again. He will be returning to the Superbike World Championship (SBK) with Ducati, riding for one of their satellite teams. The options under consideration for his team placement are GoEleven or Barni, although it is not yet officially confirmed which team he will join.

Ducati team manager Gigi Dall’Igna spoke about Iannone’s role in the Italian brand in statements to the WorldSBK website. Dall’Igna said, “I am very happy for him to join Ducati again, not in our team, but on one of the satellite bikes.” He wished Iannone good luck on his return and noted that Andrea had been an important name for the brand. Dall’Igna recalled his first victory with Ducati was Iannone’s win at the Red Bull Ring in 2016. He remembered Iannone’s great heart and his commitment to always giving his best, something Dall’Igna said he must respect.

In summary, Andrea Iannone’s return to competitive racing marks the end of a challenging period for the Italian rider. His re-entry into the SBK with Ducati is seen as a significant moment, not just for him but also for the Ducati brand, which values his past contributions and wishes him success in his new chapter.

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