© 2024, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc. From a press launch issued By Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing
Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Staff have confirmed that Andrea Iannone will substitute Fabio Di Giannantonio on the Petronas Grand Prix of Malaysia. The group cite each a optimistic first season in WorldSBK and Iannone’s wonderful relationship with Valentino Rossi, all the Tavullia Staff and the Borgo Panigale manufacturing unit. Iannone took a victory in MotoGP™ in 2016 with Ducati and has 11 podiums within the premier class. Upon returning to competitors in 2024 in WordSBK, he ended the season with 231 factors, eighth general and a victory on the Tissot Aragon Spherical.
As introduced, Fabio Di Giannantonio is returning to Rome the place, this week, Professor Alessandro Castagna will carry out surgical procedure on his left shoulder in preparation for the upcoming season.
Alessio Salucci, Staff Director Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Staff: “I’m very glad to substantiate that Andrea will race with our colors on the Ducati Desmosedici GP. To begin with, Andrea has confirmed to be in wonderful form; he completed the WorldSBK season on a excessive word and has at all times remained near Ducati. Moreover, he is a good pal of the VR46 household, each personally and likewise of Vale. We’re more than happy to welcome him to the Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Staff and to see him again on a MotoGP bike. It’s really an incredible story! On the similar time, all of us want Fabio the perfect of luck as he undergoes shoulder surgical procedure this week, and we will’t wait to see him again on observe in 2025.”
Andrea Iannone: “Driving the world champion bike is thrilling. MotoGP is probably the most technological and high-performing bike; I’m honoured that they considered me, and I felt compelled to grab this chance as quickly because it was provided to me. The problem is certainly loopy, complicated, and vital, as I haven’t ridden a motorbike of this class for years and haven’t accomplished any testing. I’m excited to work with Ducati and the Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Staff, each for the very excessive degree and for the friendship that has linked us for years. I wish to thank Valentino Rossi, Alessio Salucci, Pablo Nieto, Gigi Dall’Igna, Claudio Domenicali, and Mauro Grassilli.”
