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Andrea Iannone has offered a critical appraisal of Marc Marquez’s standing in MotoGP
Andrea Iannone, a one-time MotoGP race winner, stated that Marc Marquez lacks the “magic” of riders like Valentino Rossi, although he acknowledges Marquez’s talent. Iannone competed in MotoGP from 2013 to 2019 and faced a four-year doping ban in 2020, retroactive to the prior year. Known for his fiery on-track persona, Iannone had a notable rivalry with Marquez in the Moto2 class. When discussing Marquez, Iannone highlighted riders like Schwantz and Lucchinelli as his favorites due to their magic, attitude, and charisma, traits he feels Marquez lacks compared to Rossi. Despite recognizing Marquez’s talent, Iannone sided with Rossi during the fallout between Rossi and Marquez in 2015, claiming Marquez’s actions tainted his reputation. Following his doping ban, Iannone transitioned to World Superbikes with the GoEleven Ducati team in 2024, where he scored a race victory. Although he faced challenges last season with just three podium finishes, Iannone is listed on the entry roster for the 2026 World Superbike season under the Cainam Racing Team, set to compete with Ducati machinery once again.
