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Dani Pedrosa believes Andrea Iannone could be running at the front of WorldSBK races in 2024.
After serving a four-year doping ban, Andrea Iannone, known as the ‘Maniac’, is making a comeback to world championship racing. He has joined the GoEleven Ducati team, which boasts the most successful bike on the grid. While Alvaro Bautista has won the last two titles on the Panigale V4 R, Michael Ruben Rinaldi has also achieved race wins and podium finishes. Regarding Iannone’s potential, Dani Pedrosa stated that racing with Ducati offers him a good chance to compete at the front and fight for victories. However, Pedrosa also expressed uncertainty about Iannone’s ability to contend for the championship due to his long absence from racing. On the subject of Ducati, Pedrosa mentioned the upcoming rule change that will require Bautista to ride with a heavier bike, which could play a significant role in the 2024 season. Pedrosa believes that despite the strong engine, the added weight may impact the bike’s performance, and he is interested to see how the Ducati team adapts to this challenge.
