Andrea Iannone is set to embark on a new challenge on reality television as one of Italy’s Dancing With The Stars contestants.
The former Aprilia rider is currently serving a 4-year ban after failing a doping test at the 2019 Malaysian GP.
The ban means Iannone is prohibited from competing from anything two-wheels which could have been the primary factor behind his decision on trying something new.
This is the first time a MotoGP rider will be seen as a reality television star after Carl Fogarty famously appeared in ‘I’m A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here’, and Jorge Lorenzo was revealed as one of the finalists of ‘Masked Singer’ in Spain.
Iannone was first hit with an 18-month ban after failing his doping but the sentence was extended to four years after losing his appeal at the Court Arbitration of Sport (CAS) in November 2020.
Aprilia MotoGP rider, Andrea Iannone, has lost his appeal against the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), and the Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM). The result? A four-year ban from any motorsports sanctioned under the FIM. Oof. (more…)
Agensi Anti-Doping Dunia (WADA) mahu penggantungan empat tahun dikenakan terhadap Andrea Iannone.
Iannone dikenakan penggantungan 18 bulan oleh FIM setelah didapati gagal ujian doping yang dijalankan terhadapnya secara rawak ketika di GP Malaysia, tahun lalu.
Bagaimanapun, dia berpeluang mengurangkan tempoh penggantungan menerusi Mahkamah Timbang Tara Sukan (CAS).
Meskipun begitu, dia kini berdepan laluan berliku tatkala WADA mahukan tindakan penggantungan maksimum – empat tahun – dikenakan terhadap pelumba Aprilia itu.
Perkara itu disahkan sendiri Presiden FIM, Jorge Viegas.
“WADA berasakan penggantungan – 18 bulan – itu tidak memadai,” jelasnya.
Senario ini sekaligus bakal memberi kesan besar terhadap karier Iannone yang mungkin perlu mengumumkan persaraan sekiranya keputusan CAS berpihak kepada WADA.
CAS dalam satu kenyataan turut menjelaskan bahawa mereka telah menerima rayuan daripada Iannone dan WADA berkenaan dengan keputusan diambil oleh FIM bertarikh 31 Mac 2020 dengan mengenakan penggantungan 18 bulan.
“Iannone mahu mencabar keputusan FIM sementara WADA mahukan penggantungan empat tahun terhadap pelumba itu.”
Iannone yang sebelum ini perlu menjalani penggantungan sehingga 16 Jun 2021, kini berdepan masa depan yang tidak menentu setelah ujian doping mendapati dia positif drostanolone, sejenis sterod dalam ujian sampel A dan B.
Pelumba MotoGP Aprilia Racing Team, Andrea Iannone, yang kini digantung 18 bulan susulan gagal ujian doping mengakui menyesal meninggalkan Ducati pada 2016.
Pengakuan itu dibuat ketika sesi soal jawab bersama Max Biaggi di laman sosial Instagram.
“Jika ada satu perkara yang saya dapat ubah, saya tidak sepatutnya meninggalkan Ducati.
“Musim 2015 dan 2016 cukup baik untuk saya. Jentera saya cukup pantas dan mampu memecut laju meskipun bergelut di selekoh.
“Ketika saya sertai Suzuki pada 2017, sebaliknya yang berlaku.
“Hari ini, kami perlu berkompromi dan mencari jentera yang memiliki daya membrek dan cengkaman yang baik,” jelasnya.
Bagaimanapun, Iannone sebenarnya disingkirkan Ducati pada penghujung 2016.
Perkara itu berlaku gara-gara tindakannya melanggar rakan sepasukan Andrea Dovizioso di selekoh terakhir GP Argentina lantas menyebabkan Ducati kehilangan kemenangan berganda.
Selepas dua musim bersama Suzuki, Iannone ditambat Aprilia pada 2019.
Ketika ini, Iannone sedang menjalani penggantungan 18 bulan oleh FIM selepas didapati gagal ujian doping di GP Malaysia.
Namun, pelumba berusia 31 tahun itu masih boleh membuat rayuan ke Mahkamah Timbang Tara Sukan (CAS).
Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif (CEO), Aprilia Racing, Massimo Rivola mengakui rasa terkilan dan bingung dengan penggantungan 18 bulan yang dikenakan terhadap Andrea Iannone.
FIM memutuskan untuk menggantung Iannone setelah dia gagal ujian doping – positif bahan terlarang jenis steroid – dalam ujian rawak yang dijalankan terhadapnya ketika di GP Malaysia.
Menurut kenyataan FIM semalam, Iannone digantung bermula 17 Disember 2019 sehingga 16 Jun 2021 sekaligus menyaksikan dia akan terlepas musim 2020 dan beberapa aksi awal 2021.
Bagaimanapun, Rivola berpendapat pelumba itu sewajarnya dibebaskan daripada penggantungan tatkala hakim telah pun menerima bahawa pengambilan steroid itut tidak disengajakan menerusi makananan yang telah tercemar.
“Hakim telah pun menerima bahawa Iannone tidak sengaja jadi keputusan menggantung pelumba itu tidak masuk akal,” jelasnya.
Sementara itu, Rivola beri jaminan akan terus menyokong Iannone sehingga rayuan dibuat meskipun kontrak pelumba itu akan berakhir hujung tahun ini.
Iannone boleh membuat rayuan di Mahkamah Timbang Tara Sukan (CAS).
The verdict is out folks. Aprilia’s Andrea Iannone won’t be able to compete in MotoGP as FIM slaps him with an 18-month ban. Having failed a doping test last season during the Malaysian round, the suspension will see the Italian without a ride until 17 June 2021. (more…)
Badan permotoran dunia, FIM, telah menggantung pelumba MotoGP, Andrea Iannone selama 18 bulan susulan gagal ujian doping.
Pelumba Aprilia Racing Team itu didapati positif bahan terlarang jenis steroid dalam ujian yang dijalankan terhadapnya ketika di GP Malaysia, tahun lalu.
Keputusan itu sekaligus menyaksikan Iannone bakal terlepas aksi MotoGP musim 2020 termasuk beberapa aksi pembukaan musim seterusnya.
Bagaiamanapun, Iannone masih lagi dibenarkan untuk membuat rayuan di Mahkamah Timbang Tara Sukan (CAS) tatkala Aprilia mendakwa steroid tersebut telah dimasukkan ke dalam makanan pelumba terbabit tanpa pengetahuannya.
FIM dalam satu kenyataan berkata,” Andrea Iannone dikenakan penggantungan selama 18 bulan berkuatkuasa pada 17 Disember 2019 sehingga 16 Jun 2021.
“Susulan ujian doping rutin yang dijalankan ketika di GP Malaysia pada 3 November 2019, Andrea Iannone didapati positif Drostanolone metabolite.”
Kontrak Iannone bersama Aprilia akan berakhir hujung musim ini.
The final MotoGP factory squad, Aprilia Racing Team Gresini, unveiled their latest 2020 Aprilia RS-GP with the latest livery (same, same but different compared to last season’s) but with a slight difference to other teams; their official photoshoot includes Aprilia’s official test rider, Bradley Smith. (more…)
Andrea Iannone yakin mampu menterbalikkan keputusan FIM untuk menggantungnya susulan gagal ujian doping.
FIM dalam satu kenyataan semalam membuat keputusan menggantung Iannone susulan ujian doping Agensi Anti Doping Dunia (WADA) yang dijalankan terhadapnya ketika di GP Malaysia, November lalu didapati positif penggunaan bahan terlarang jenis steroid.
Bagaimanapun, pelumba berusia 30 tahun itu masih boleh memfailkan ujian sampel B.
Sementara itu, Iannone menjelaskan di laman sosial Instagram miliknya bahawa dia tidak terkesan dengan penggantungan tersebut.
“Saya terkejut dengan berita ini tetapi buat masa ini saya masih belum menerika sebarang maklumat rasmi.
“Sepanjang tahun ini saya telah menjalani pelbagai ujian dan semuanya negatif jadi untuk kali ini juga saya yakin penamat yang positif,” jelasnya.
Jika didapati bersalah, Iannone bakal berdepan penggantungan maksimum selama 4 tahun.
Pelumba Aprilia Racing Team Gresini, Andrea Iannone, telah digantung daripada segala aktiviti berkaitan sukan permotoran setelah gagal dalam ujian doping.
Menurut kenyataan FIM, Iannone gagal ujian doping setelah mendapati terdapat unsur penggunaan bahan terlarang jenis steroid.
Exogenous Anabolic Androgenic Steroids (AAS) merupakan antara bahan terlarang yang terkandung dalam Senarai Bahan Terlarang 2019.
Sampel urin pelumba terbabit telah diambil ketika sesi ujian doping yang dijalankan Agensi Anti Doping Dunia (WADA) ketika di GP Malaysia, Litar Antarabangsa Sepang pada 3 November 2019.
Bagaimanapun, pelumba berusia 30 tahun itu masih dibenarkan untuk memohon membuat ujian sampel B.
Sekiranya keputusan ujian sampel B kekal positif, Iannone masih boleh membuat rayuan di Mahkamah Timbang Tara Sukan (CAS).
Kes gagal ujian doping bukan perkara baharu dalam dunia sukan, tatkala dua ikon negara, Datuk Lee Chong Wei dan Sazali Samad masing-masing pernah digantung susulan gagal ujian doping sebelum ini.
MotoGP rider Andrea Iannone has been suspended for using banned substances (i.e. doping).
The WADA lab found the substances in his urine sample.
The samples were taken during the Malaysian Grand Prix.
MotoGP rider Andrea Iannone has been suspended for using banned substances (i.e. doping).
The Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) made the announcement today. They also ruled that Iannone’s suspension takes effect immediately, albeit calling it “provisionally” as per Article 7.9.1 of the 2019 FIM Anti-Doping Code (CAD). He is prohibited from taking part in any motorcycle competition until further notice.
According to the press release, Iannone’s urine sample from the 2019 Shell Malaysia Motorcycle Grand Prix was found to contain “a non-specified substance under Section 1.1 a) of the Exogenous Anabilic Androgenic Steroids (AAS) of the 2019 Prohibited List.” The World Anti-Doping Agency accredited laboratory in Kreischa b Dresden in Germany found the banned substances from in the rider’s A sample.
The FIM also said that Iannone has the right to request and attend the testing of his B sample. If found tainted again, he can file an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to reduce his suspension.
He may also request the lifting of his provisional suspension.
Why did it take so long to know of the results? Negative results are usually known right away. However, should WADA will carry out further tests if the find or suspects the ue of banned substance. The process takes about two weeks depending on the tests carried out.
Aprilia Malaysia has lined up a great number of interesting events leading up to the 2019 Shell Malaysia MotoGP.
It includes multiple meet and greet sessions with riders and convoys.
There will also be a booth and Aprilia Tribune at the Rooftop Paddock.
The Aprilia brand name has long been associated with GP racing and as such, Aprilia Malaysia will spice up the 2019 Shell Malaysia MotoGP from 1st to 3rd November even more.
The excitement will begin even before the Free Practice 1 kicks off on the track.
On Thursday, 31st October, there will be a meet and greet session with GP legend and Aprilia ambassador Massimiliano ‘Mad Max’ Biaggi. He will also host a an autograph and photography session for fans. The event will be held at The Beach Club, Kuala Lumpur starting from 7.30 pm.
It marks the first time an Aprilia meet and greet event will be held in downtown Kuala Lumpur. Besides that, members of the Aprilia Central Riders Club (ACRC) will convoy to the venue to show their support.
To further enhance Aprilia riders’ MotoGP experience, this year’s Aprilia Tribune is located at the prestigious Rooftop Paddock, where refreshments will be provided. The 200 tickets allocated to Aprilia riders have been sold out. The participants will convoy from the Gasket Alley to the Sepang International Circuit on race day, 3rd November 2019.
The Aprilia booth at MotoGP will be the first for the brand’s custodian in Malaysia. As such, there will be a welcome centre.
Fans will get the chance to meet and greet Aprilia MotoGP riders there:
Max Biaggi on 2nd November from 4.30pm;
Aleix Espargaro and Andrea Iannone on 2nd November from 6.00pm;
Max Biaggi on 3rd November from 10.15am.
The booth will also feature the full range of Aprilia merchandise such as shirts, caps, umbrellas, keychains, pass holders, backpacks and so forth.
What’s a booth without the bikes, right? Attendees will witness the new 2019 Aprilia RSV4 1100 Factory and for the first time, the 2019 Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory which features electronically-controlled semi-active suspension (SAS). Max Biaggi’s infamous RS250 and Sandro Cortesese’s RSA125 GP bikes will also be on display. Fans will also see Andrea ‘The Maniac’ Iannone’s HJC RPHA 11 race helmet for the first time in Malaysia.
