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Andrea Iannone will make his debut in the Bagger World Cup at the Italian MotoGP Grand Prix
Former MotoGP race winner Andrea Iannone will return to the paddock at Mugello for his debut in the Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup, following a ban for a doping offence incurred at the end of the 2019 season. Despite losing a Court of Arbitration of Sport hearing in late 2020, his ban was retroactively extended to four years. Iannone, who earned his sole MotoGP victory in 2016 with Ducati in Austria, rejoined racing in 2024 after his ban ended in World Superbikes. While he hasn’t competed in MotoGP since the 2024 Malaysian Grand Prix, he will make his return at Mugello this month for the Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup.
Iannone’s participation in the Bagger World Cup is seen as a significant addition to the series, with the rider expressing excitement and a willingness to take on new challenges. Joining the Niti Racing team in the MotoGP support class, Iannone emphasized his admiration for Harley-Davidson and its rider community. He views the unique category as embodying adrenaline, spectacle, and a genuine passion for riding and life, traits he resonates with personally. The director of global racing programs for Harley praised the addition of Iannone to the championship, highlighting his talent and personality as valuable assets to the competitive grid.
