Andrea Iannone

[cowpoos]

I reckon Moto2 rider Andrea Iannone is going to get a MotoGP seat next year.....and I reckon He could become one of the Aliens...

[gixerracer]

I reckon Moto2 rider Andrea Iannone is going to get a MotoGP seat next year.....and I reckon He could become one of the Aliens...

Mr Pooos you have said some crazy stuff and that there is right up there with the best of it

[onearmedbandit]

I've been watching him closely this season and he definitely looks like a contender for the moto2 title this year. Hopefully that will open doors for him next year. He is so freakin' fast it's simply amazing to watch.

[Mental Trousers]

Looks likely there'll only be 1 seat free next year and that's Colin Edwards IF he heads back to Superbikes.

I wouldn't bet on Ianone. For a little while he's been a sponsors nightmare and a big sponsor is what he needs to get a ride in MotoGP. He's doing unbelievably well in Moto2 but he's still got a bit to do before he convinces sponsors he's worth it I reckon.

[onearmedbandit]

Looks likely there'll only be 1 seat free next year and that's Colin Edwards IF he heads back to Superbikes.

I wouldn't bet on Ianone. For a little while he's been a sponsors nightmare and a big sponsor is what he needs to get a ride in MotoGP. He's doing unbelievably well in Moto2 but he's still got a bit to do before he convinces sponsors he's worth it I reckon.

I'll admit I had never heard of him before Moto2, what is his history re sponsors?

[Mental Trousers]

I'll admit I had never heard of him before Moto2, what is his history re sponsors?

In 125's he was looking like he'd be the next big thing but after a couple of incidents (one where he headbutted another rider after they both went down) his sponsors and team dropped him so fast you wouldn't believe it.

http://www.crash.net/motogp/news/152136/1/pics_iannone_espargaro_last_turn_crash.html
http://motomatters.com/news/2009/10/02/misano_headbutt_costs_iannone_two_sponso.html

EDIT pretty sure his team dumped him as well even though that says they were going to stick with him

[lukemillar]

In 125's he was looking like he'd be the next big thing but after a couple of incidents (one where he headbutted another rider after they both went down) his sponsors and team dropped him so fast you wouldn't believe it.

http://www.crash.net/motogp/news/152136/1/pics_iannone_espargaro_last_turn_crash.html
http://motomatters.com/news/2009/10/02/misano_headbutt_costs_iannone_two_sponso.html

EDIT pretty sure his team dumped him as well even though that says they were going to stick with him

What was worse, was he took out Pol Espagaro on the final corner in a move up the inside that was only ever gonna send them both into the gravel trap. Then, when a justifiably pissed-off Espagaro confronted him, he headbutted him!

[steveyb]

I met him in 2006 when he was riding for Campetella Junior team in 125. He was 16 at the time I believe. He certainly was not all that friendly or interested in meeting people. But he was young.

He did change teams at one stage, but I think it was in 2008, not in 2009 with Ongetta. Ongetta was the team he had all his success with in 125.

It is really hard to say if anyone from Moto2 will move up after the first year. IMO the Moto2 bike seems to be a poor foundation for moving to a MotoGP bike as there are so few things that can be changed, unlike a MotoGP bike or a 250.

And as pointed out, it all boils down to money, talent is only one part of the equation. Having said that, Iannone seems to be able to attract sponsors. Maybe it is his Dad working so hard. He is at almost every race, you can often see him in the shots of the garage and parc ferme.

Good luck to him and anyone else I say.

[cowpoos]

Mr Pooos you have said some crazy stuff and that there is right up there with the best of it

I may have been wrong about this season....But Andrea Iannone has a motogp ride for next year!!:yes:

[Cleve]

I don't think so at all. In 2010 you could have said that Iannone was on a path up to MotoGP but in Moto2 this year he has been quite disappointing. Bradl has been a revelation and Marcus has just reconfirmed what many suspected - HE will be the next Alien to step up in MotoGP.

[codgyoleracer]

I reckon Moto2 rider Andrea Iannone is going to get a MotoGP seat next year.....and I reckon He could become one of the Aliens...

I reckon your right. The guys got something "Schwantzy" about him.

[CHOPPA]

He changed chassis this year and hasnt done as well as last year. Mark Marques is gonna be the man in the next few years. Iannone is more like simo..

[codgyoleracer]

He changed chassis this year and hasnt done as well as last year. Mark Marques is gonna be the man in the next few years. Iannone is more like simo..

Except he's a foot shorter & doesnt have a nose like an Aardvark

[ktm]

Except he's a foot shorter & doesnt have a nose like an Aardvark

"Nose like an Aardvark", "Womble snout tits" (Crasher from way back) what is this forum descending into? Nasal delight anyone?

[Cleve]

From MCN

Andrea Iannone has played down intense speculation that he will move to MotoGP in 2012.

The highly rated Italian made his MotoGP debut on a Pramac Ducati GP11 during a brief test at Mugello last month, intensifying rumours that he’s going to quit Moto2 at the end of the season.

Iannone’s current Speed Master Team has been awarded a place on the 2012 MotoGP grid, but it is not clear whether the Italian squad will enter with its own 1000c project.

Iannone, who has held talks with Cal Crutchlow’s Monster Yamaha Tech 3 squad, told MCN: “I don’t know what is going to happen for next year. Now I want to win as many races in Moto2 and focus on this championship before deciding what to do.”

Iannone said he had been impressed with the performance of Loris Capirossi’s GP11 he tested at Mugello.

“The bike was impressive. I opened the throttle and the straight was finished! I am happy because I didn’t crash and I wasn’t dangerous for Ducati,“ said Iannone.

[slowpoke]

There are gonna be a few seats up for grabs with the Claiming Rule Teams jumping into the sandpit, so he's a pretty good chance.

[gixerracer]

I may have been wrong about this season....But Andrea Iannone has a motogp ride for next year!!:yes:

Yea and he is going to get smashed esp if hes on that Ducati pig.
Ellias Motogp race winner and dominated moto2 last season and has a freakn Honda which for the money looks the best or at least on par with the DungahaM1 and look what hes doing?????????????
Inannone is a good rider but far far far from being a moto2 alien. As someone else stated more likely marquez will be come the next one:yes:

[cowpoos]

more likely marquez will be come the next one:yes:

Marques for sure will be a Motogp talent...Iannone ain't doing so well on suter chassis...that was built for Marques....infact noone else is doing very flash on suter chassis except for Marques, so meh....can read into that I suppose.

everyone is doing better than Anthony west on MZ chassis...and everyone knows he's a shit load faster than he's running!!

[Mental Trousers]

Marques and Bradley Smith I reckon. He's starting hit his straps now.

[Shaun]

Bradley Smith for sure

[george formby]

Bradley Smith for sure

I get the impression he is slowly but surely putting all the pieces together too. He has had some great races if not the results.

[Shaun]

I get the impression he is slowly but surely putting all the pieces together too. He has had some great races if not the results.


also reading his comments and watching interviews, he is an easy bloke to market also

[lukemillar]

also reading his comments and watching interviews, he is an easy bloke to market also

Ginger = fast :yes:

[Shaun]

Ginger = fast :yes:



He might be a sperm I lost in the UK years back when ya look at him actually

[avgas]

I reckon Moto2 rider Andrea Iannone is going to get a MotoGP seat next year.....and I reckon He could become one of the Aliens...
Wanna bet ;) set up a thread you know where........

[cowpoos]

Wanna bet ;) set up a thread you know where........

errr...where do I know where??:blink:

[Cleve]

also reading his comments and watching interviews, he is an easy bloke to market also

and I really hope he (B Smith) doesn't become another Toseland or now (becoming so) Crutchlow. Pommy media with so much pressure and relentless over expectations... (the classic example of that was the 10 hours (approx :innocent:) of pre British GP with Toseland a few years ago - to then have him crash on the first corner...)

[Shaun]

and I really hope he (B Smith) doesn't become another Toseland or now (becoming so) Crutchlow. Pommy media with so much pressure and relentless over expectations... (the classic example of that was the 10 hours (approx :innocent:) of pre British GP with Toseland a few years ago - to then have him crash on the first corner...)



I am confident he is an intelligent guy, and will have learned from the mistakes made by others

[Cleve]

I am confident he is an intelligent guy, and will have learned from the mistakes made by others

yes - any interview I have seen with B Smith I am most impressed with him - and yet he is still so young.

[avgas]

errr...where do I know where??:blink:
new stock ideas

[pritch]

I seem to recall that Rossi was the man behind Iannone's team. (And look at all that yellow...) The site lists one Alessio Salucci as PR man. Mr Salucci may be better known to some of you as "Uccio". http://www.speedmasterteam.com/en/team

There wouldn't seem to be many seats available in Moto GP next year and unless something changes (other than the engine size and any claiming rules teams?) there'll be two less Honda factory bikes with both Dovizioso and Simoncelli probably reverting to customer bikes.

Bradl could get Colin Edwards' place but Marquez is the standout to get the next available Honda factory ride, not just because he's good, but because he's Spanish. Repsol is a Spanish company and they have a preference for Spanish riders. Dorna is also a Spanish Company so they won't complain.

[Rcktfsh]

Marques for sure will be a Motogp talent...Iannone ain't doing so well on suter chassis...that was built for Marques....infact noone else is doing very flash on suter chassis except for Marques, so meh....can read into that I suppose.

everyone is doing better than Anthony west on MZ chassis...and everyone knows he's a shit load faster than he's running!!

Suter are having very mixed results this year probably as a result of spreading themselves a little thinly. Not only do they need to look after a brace of Moto 2 riders but the also have developement of the CRT chassis and moto 3 bike, a hell of a big ask for what is a moderately sized operation.

[cowpoos]

new stock ideas

its sport...doesn't meet criteria.

[codgyoleracer]

Only just got to watch brno, the lad is maturing fast :-), hold onto your hats...........:shit:

[cowpoos]

Only just got to watch brno, the lad is maturing fast :-), hold onto your hats...........:shit:

he's very quick...not getting on with this years suter chassis...if you watch him ride last year...you'd be more of a fan!

[cowpoos]

Suter are having very mixed results this year probably as a result of spreading themselves a little thinly. Not only do they need to look after a brace of Moto 2 riders but the also have developement of the CRT chassis and moto 3 bike, a hell of a big ask for what is a moderately sized operation.

I can't disagree with that......

[Ivan]

I seem to recall that Rossi was the man behind Iannone's team. (And look at all that yellow...) The site lists one Alessio Salucci as PR man. Mr Salucci may be better known to some of you as "Uccio". http://www.speedmasterteam.com/en/team

There wouldn't seem to be many seats available in Moto GP next year and unless something changes (other than the engine size and any claiming rules teams?) there'll be two less Honda factory bikes with both Dovizioso and Simoncelli probably reverting to customer bikes.

Bradl could get Colin Edwards' place but Marquez is the standout to get the next available Honda factory ride, not just because he's good, but because he's Spanish. Repsol is a Spanish company and they have a preference for Spanish riders. Dorna is also a Spanish Company so they won't complain.


marquez cant get repsol ride rookies cant race factory bike

[steveyb]

marquez cant get repsol ride rookies cant race factory bike

Is it factory bike or factory team? Can't recall what that rule says, but an interesting point.
Does that mean that Marquez will have some wildcard or invited MotoGP rides this year or next if/when he stays in Moto2 for a second year to consolidate skills and experience.