        It was late 2019 when Andrea Iannone tested positive for doping, following the Malaysian GP. A few months later he was banned by WADA for a period of four years. A &lsquo;sentence&rsquo; that the Italian is still serving today then, and that will finally be up in December 2023. His goal is to return to being a rider, something that Pramac team principal Paolo Campinoti also hopes to see. Campinoti: "Iannone was fighting on equal terms with Marc Marquez"  Talking to Sky Sport, Campinoti admits: &ldquo;I have a weakness for Andrea Iannone, I think a lot of him and am sorry about what he&rsquo;s going through. I think he deserves the opportunity to return&rdquo;. Andrea will have to wait another year and four months, after which he would be free to get back to work. The Italian manager touches on the possibility of having Iannone in his garage: &ldquo;It would be a great challenge, but a lot of things would have to be worked out &ndash; the decision doesn&rsquo;t just come down to me unfortunately&rdquo;. Campinoti wouldn&rsquo;t hesitate in fact, the team principal dusting off one particular memory that backs up his theory: &ldquo;If it was up to me alone, I&rsquo;d say yes because I think Andrea has a talent that very few possess. He&rsquo;s one of few who was able to fight on equal terms with Marc Marquez when they were in Moto2&rdquo;. And this says a lot about his abilities. Translated by Heather Watson MotoGP, 2023 pre-season test schedule: the dates       

The Italian is still banned following his disqualification for doping, but the Pramac team principal hopes to have him back on track as soon as possible

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        In an incredible display of strength, Marc Marquez was back on top at the Sachsenring, and was immediately congratulated on social media by Andrea Iannone, a great rival of his in the past. The Italian write: &ldquo;I know what it means to fall and get back up, you&rsquo;re the rider I&rsquo;ve battled the most and against whom I challenged myself and measured myself the most. I had no doubts Marc, you&rsquo;ve shown yet again that you&rsquo;re a champion&rdquo;. A healthy rivalry  The rivalry between the Italian and the Catalan dates all the way back to when they were kids, both hungry and determined to make motorcycle history. And two of their most famous duels came in Qatar in 2012 and at Le Mans in 2015. The first played out during the Moto2 season-opener, with pushing and shoving that continued all the way to the line in what was a classic duel. A great way to start to the season. The second was in France, in the reigning class. Marquez with the Honda, Iannone with the Ducati, the pair battling for fourth place. An epic battle that went down in history. Translated by Heather Watson MotoGP Holland, Valentino Rossi returns to "his" Assen       

Having battled with him many times in the past, the Italian wanted to pay tribute to the eight-time champion following his win at the Sachsenring

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        Though far from the racetracks due to his ban, Andrea Iannone still manages to get people talking. And recently, it&rsquo;s not only his new Lugan-based bar "Passion" that is making the news, but also, and perhaps particularly, Andrea&rsquo;s private life, always fodder for the tabloids. From Belen to Umberto Tozzi&rsquo;s daugher Natasha, the Italian has been linked to a number of women since splitting with Giulia De Lellis. The latest is Carmen Victoria Rodriguez, a Venezuelan model who is good friends with Valentino Rossi&rsquo;s girlfriend, Francesca Sofia Novello. Venting on Instagram  A situation that has become unbearable for Iannone, who vents in a story on his Instagram account. "Everything has a limit, even fantasy... Enough of these pseudo-girlfriends of mine. I&rsquo;m single, I hope that&rsquo;s clear!&rdquo; writes Andrea. A message that leaves no room for interpretation and that puts an end to his presumed relationship with the &ldquo;new&rdquo; Rodriguez. But we&rsquo;re sure it won&rsquo;t be enough to prevent future rumours about the former MotoGP rider&rsquo;s love life. Translated by Heather Watson From the racetrack to the bar: Andrea Iannone's new "Passion"       

Having ended up in the gossip columns for a presumed relationship with Carmen Victoria Rodriguez, the Italian rider clears things up in an Instagram story. This is what Andrea has to say

Iannone-Rodriguez: the truth from Andrea

        Following his race ban, Andrea Iannone has relaunched his career by inaugurating his own bar-restaurant in Lugano, a Swiss town just over the Italian border. Unable to compete in MotoGP, the 31-year old Italian has turned his attentions to the hospitality world. Number 29&rsquo;s new venture is called "Passion" and it looks fantastic. Browsing the various images published on the official page makes us want to pay a visit, and we feel hungry just looking at what is a very promising menu. And there&rsquo;s no doubt that the Italian is looking particularly elegant in his new surroundings. No engines and kerbs then, and no need for a helmet or leathers, but The Maniac&rsquo;s latest adventure looks set to do well. Remember that his family used to run a restaurant in his home town, and those who visited said the food was top notch.             Visualizza questo post su Instagram  Un post condiviso da Andrea Iannone (@andreaiannone)      Translated by Heather Watson MotoGP: Takaaki Nakagami, the underdog who is saving Honda       

Looking elegant behind the bar, the Italian has opened his new business in Lugano, the photos set to whet the foodies&rsquo; appetite

From the racetrack to the bar: Andrea Iannone’s new "Passion"

        The world of sport was shocked by today&rsquo;s news of the dismissal of charges brought against Alex Schwazer, the Itailan thus cleared of the doping accusations that have plagued him since 2016. The preliminary investigation judge of Bolzano went even further in fact, clearly criticising both WADA and IAAF and accusing them of having acted in a self-referential way and having altered the walker&rsquo;s urine samples. &nbsp; All of this has not escaped the attention of Andrea Iannone who, on the indications of WADA, has been banned for four years by the Lausanne CAS. &ldquo;These situations have gone on for a long time - writes Iannone in his Instagram stories - and so the system should be changed for the good of those athletes&nbsp;who work physically and mentally their whole lives without doping&rdquo;. Iannone: "Mafia in sport is bigger than sport itself&rdquo;  &ldquo;There are definitely athletes who are doping - continues the rider - and others who aren't. The first group should be punished, while it&rsquo;s not fair for the second group to pay just because the mafia in sport is bigger than sport itself. The system really sucks&rdquo;. Harsh words from Iannone, who presumably feels for Alex although he, unlike Andrea, can now put the ordeal behind him. Meanwhile, the future for number 29 remains unclear, the rider considering options in the showbiz world as well as in the racing world. Translated by Heather Watson Iannone: &ldquo;Positive for cocaine and that's OK, but I'm banned for 4 years&rdquo;       

The Italian says his piece about the dismissal of his fellow countryman&rsquo;s case: &ldquo;It&rsquo;s only right that athletes who are doping should pay, but not those who aren&rsquo;t. The system has been like this for a long time and should be changed"

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        Andrea Iannone does not agree. The four-year ban he received after being sentenced by the CAS continues to weigh heavily on his shoulders and the Italian must stay far from the MotoGP tracks, and his training, for a long time to come. And now, to add to his disappointment, the WADA has published a new regulation. The new ruling  Via his social channels, Iannone published a title from the Italian newspaper &ldquo;Libero&rdquo; that reads: &ldquo;Doping, sport and cocaine, a disturbing turn: open season for the white powder?&rdquo; The article specifies that &ldquo;from 1 January, any athlete testing positive for cocaine (but also heroine, ecstasy and cannabis) risks a three-month ban. Or even just one month if they show remorse and choose to take part in a recovery programme&rdquo;. A dramatic turnaround if we consider that the WADA, up until now, was banning athletes who test positive for cocaine for up to 4 years. It should be highlighted that this new ruling will be applied in cases where the substance is used outside of competition, so not as a way to improve performance. &ldquo;I don&rsquo;t agree&rdquo;  Andrea Iannone&rsquo;s reaction was immediate: &ldquo;I&rsquo;m increasingly incredulous &ndash; he writes on social media &ndash; positive for cocaine and it&rsquo;s all OK, while innocent athletes are banned for 4 years! Well done...&rdquo;. It was clear that the rider, who tested positive for Drostanolone as a result of food contamination and claims he is innocent despite having been banned for four years, would not take news of this new regulation lightly. Particularly when his future as a MotoGP rider is in the balance, a career that appears seriously compromised as things stand. Translated by Heather Watson MotoGP, Iannone after the sentencing: &ldquo;They&rsquo;ve broken my heart, but I won&rsquo;t give up&rdquo;       

The WADA has launched new sanctions for athletes who test positive for cocaine (away from competition) and Andrea Iannone does not appreciate the news after being banned for 4 years

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