Dosoli "would like to go ahead with the current line-up" at GRT Yamaha but admits: "Iannone is on the list, as are other riders…"
Andrea Dosoli spoke during Free Practice 1 about the possibility of Iannone joining the Japanese manufacturer, but also reiterated his desire to stick with the current line-up
The future of Andrea Iannone (Team GoEleven) has been a much-discussed topic in recent weeks in the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship, with the #29 yet to commit to a team for 2025. After Iannone spoke on Thursday at the Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours about his possible destinations, Yamaha Motor Europe Road Racing Manager Andrea Dosoli spoke during Free Practice 1 about Yamaha’s rider line-up for 2025.
Although the Pata Prometeon duo of Jonathan Rea and Andrea Locatelli are locked in for 2025, the GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team are yet to confirm their line-up for next year. On Thursday, Iannone was asked whether his decision is between his current Team GoEleven outfit or GRT Yamaha, with Iannone saying: “GoEleven, Yamaha… never say never. I don’t know. Anything in life is possible,”
With the GRT Yamaha 2025 line-up still not confirmed, with both Remy Gardner and Dominique Aegerter out of contract at the end of the season, Dosoli was asked during FP1 whether there was any truth to the rumours about Iannone potentially joining and he said: “As I believe I already said in Portimao we would like to go ahead with the current line-up. That said, it is my responsibility to evaluate all the available opportunities and any time there is a rider with high potential, I have to consider them and put them on the list.”
Dosoli was then asked specifically whether Iannone is on the list, to which he replied: “He is on the list, as are other riders.”
It was also announced during the week that Niccolo Canepa, the 2007 STK1000 Champion, would retire after the conclusion of the EWC this season. The Italian, who also raced in WorldSBK 79 times, was a key part of Yamaha’s WorldSBK efforts as a test rider, with Dosoli discussing his career, potential future opportunities within Yamaha and whether there would be a new test rider coming for Yamaha.
Dosoli added: “After a fantastic career, he has reached the point that he is looking for a new challenge in his life. We believe that he can do well in our organisation. We’ll discuss with him what kind of role we can offer. Most probably we will consider a new test rider.”
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