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Valentino Rossi’s VR46 Ducati team has settled on Andrea Iannone as its Malaysian Grand Prix stand-in for regular rider Fabio Di Giannantonio – ending Iannone’s five-year MotoGP hiatus in the process
Valentino Rossi’s VR46 Ducati team has appointed Andrea Iannone as the stand-in for regular rider Fabio Di Giannantonio at the Malaysian Grand Prix, marking Iannone’s return to MotoGP after a five-year hiatus. Team director Uccio Salucci expressed excitement over the development, highlighting MotoGP’s technological prowess. Iannone, clearly honored by the opportunity, eagerly accepted the chance to race in his 119th MotoGP start at Sepang. Once lauded for his talent, Iannone’s career faced setbacks, including losing his Ducati seat due to a controversial incident in 2016. After tumultuous seasons, Iannone’s career took a hit with a doping ban but is set to make a surprising comeback in the World Superbike championship in 2024.
