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Andrea Iannone is back in professional racing after signing a deal to become GoEleven Ducati’s new WorldSBK rider.
Andrea Iannone, who previously raced for Aprilia in 2019, has been given a four-year ban for violating anti-doping regulations. It was widely expected that Iannone would join the GoEleven team, as Ducati had hinted at his possible return. Iannone expressed his excitement about being back on the track and thanked the Go Eleven team for their support. His addition to WorldSBK strengthens Ducati’s lineup for the 2024 season, with Alvaro Bautista, Nicolo Bulega, Danilo Petrucci, and Sam Lowes already under contract. This move is also significant for the championship, as Iannone is a former MotoGP race winner for Ducati. The team manager, Denis Sacchetti, praised Iannone’s courage in deciding to return to racing and expressed gratitude to those involved in making the project a reality.
Source: Crash
