Analysis – Qatar MotoGP GP – Iannone: “I hope this is my first and last mistake” – Used SUZUKI

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Qatar MotoGP GP – Iannone: "I hope this is my first and last mistake"

Analysis - Qatar MotoGP GP - Iannone:

The hearts of Suzuki fans were tight ten laps before the finish of the 2017 Qatar Grand Prix, when Andrea Iannone made a mistake as he occupied a splendid third place after taking the holeshot of the race of opening in Losail… The former Ducati rider is hoping this will be his first and last mistake of the season … and no doubt his employer will too! Statements and Analysis.

Andrea Iannone, Suzuki Ecstar (2nd on the grid and retirement after a crash during the race) : “I’m really sorry for this crash because I ruined a race that could have been positive. After the test we continued to improve, including this weekend. I don’t feel 100% comfortable yet, but we have room for improvement, which is a positive. I admit, I made a mistake. I hit another pilot which caused me to fall. It’s a shame because I could be even faster, I had a really good chance ".

“Even though I didn’t feel completely confident, I shouldn’t be so impulsive and wait for better chances to overtake a driver. I made a mistake. I hope it’s the first and the last. Suzuki worked really well during the winter. They prepared a very good performance bike for us. They believed in me and I intend to reward them in the best possible way, by getting good results. ".

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MNC analysis: In switching from the official Ducati to the factory Suzuki, Andrea Iannone has unfortunately lost nothing of his very … particular approach to racing: sometimes in front, sometimes far behind… and very often on the ground! As unpredictable as he was talented, the hot Italian had a superb start to the season on the GSX-RR before his crash, which no one expected at such a party given the last offseason tests..

The prototype of the Hamamatsu coat of arms surprised in Qatar with its ability to hold its own against official Ducati, Honda and Yamaha, both from an engine and chassis perspective. In the long straight line of the pits, the n ° 29 thus had no difficulty keeping the aspi ‘of the official RCV of Marc Marquez: the 4-cylinder in-line Suzuki certainly breathes very well, despite the loss of regulatory advantages. granted to the GSX-RR until last year (engine development and tests with unlimited holders, in particular).

Analysis - Qatar MotoGP GP - Iannone:

In short, until ten laps from the finish, Suzuki cherished the hope of placing his bike on the podium in the first race in 2017 and thus proving its ability to bounce back after Viñales’ departure for Yamaha and the ousting of the experienced Aleix Espargaro for the benefit of Aprilia. But as – too – often, Iannone confused speed and haste and self-eliminated in turn 5…

According to the native of Vasto, this error is partly attributable to the pilot who preceded him – Marc Marquez -, whose pace would have varied significantly in this curve to the right. "Marc slowed down: maybe he was in trouble at the time, but the fact remains that I could not avoid him," said Iannone. A moderately convincing and above all not very reassuring attempt at customs clearance for Suzuki, who fears that "Maniac Joe" will end up on the ground as often as last year on Ducati…

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It should also be noted that Andrea Iannone had already finished face down last year in Qatar. The most pessimistic will see it as a sign of bad omen, but fans of the very swift Italian will console themselves by admiring the countless number of photos that Iannone throws on social networks, often in the company of his girlfriend in poses … anything but natural ! No doubt: Alex Rins’ teammate has a unique showmanship !

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