One-time MotoGP race winner Andrea Iannone says Marc Marquez lacks the “magic” of riders like Valentino Rossi, however “nobody doubts his expertise”.
Andrea Iannone competed in MotoGP from 2013 to 2019, however in 2020 he obtained a retroactive four-year doping ban.
The Italian has a fierce repute on the observe, with Iannone and Marc Marquez proving to be robust rivals within the Moto2 class.
discuss to GP one, Iannone was requested for his opinion on his arch-rival Marquez.
He mentioned, “Nobody doubts his expertise and pace.”
“However he is not my favourite as a result of I choose (Kevin) Schwantz and (Marco) Lucchinelli, riders who haven’t solely driving ability, however magic, angle and charisma.”
“I am pondering of Valentino Rossi, for instance. Marc would not give off the identical vibe.”
Iannone was on Rossi’s facet when the MotoGP legend and Marquez had a falling out on the finish of the 2015 season.
When requested for his ideas on the ignominious finish to the 2015 season, Iannone added: “What occurred harm his repute and was not good for the game.
“Mark has this behavior of leaning into you and knocking you out.
“He is a fantastic champion, he is been injured and he is carried out all the things to return again.”
Iannone made his remaining MotoGP look on the 2024 Malaysian Grand Prix, having been utilized by the VR46 workforce rather than injured Fabio Di Giannantonio.
As soon as his doping ban was lifted, Iannone entered the 2024 World Superbike with the Go-Eleven Ducati workforce.
He received a race in 2024, however was unable to repeat final season, ending on the rostrum simply 3 times.
Iannone has been named on the entry record for the 2026 World Superbike season beneath the Kayinum Racing Workforce banner.
He plans to race once more on a Ducati machine.
