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VR46 Racing Team have announced that Andrea Iannone will replace Fabio Di Giannantonio for the upcoming Malaysia MotoGP race weekend. The team opted for Iannone due to Valentino Rossi’s existing relationship with the Italian rider. After four years on the sidelines, Iannone was given a lifeline and joined the 2024 WorldSBK season. The Italian rider […]
The team chose Iannone over other options because of Valentino Rossi’s connection with the Italian rider, leading to Iannone’s return to the 2024 WorldSBK season after four years. During the season, he scored one race victory and achieved multiple podium finishes, similar to his MotoGP career. Di Giannantonio will undergo shoulder surgery, causing him to miss the upcoming races, with Team Director Alessio Salucci expressing confidence in Iannone’s performance on the Ducati bike for the new season. Iannone, excited by the challenge of riding a MotoGP bike after a long break, expressed gratitude for the opportunity and the strong relationship with Ducati and the Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team. He thanked key figures such as Valentino Rossi, Alessio Salucci, and others for their support and friendship in this new chapter.
