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04 February 2020

The International Motorcycle Federation has confirmed the suspension of Andrea Iannone, rider of the Aprilia Racing Team Gresini, after today's hearing. "The proceeding is still ongoing until a decision is made - says the IMF -. Mr. Andrea Iannone remains temporarily suspended until then and is therefore excluded from participating in any motorcycle competition or related activities until further notice ". The MotoGp rider had been found positive for a doping control.

Iannone had tested positive for a routine check-up he had undergone at Sepang on the occasion of the Malaysian GP. Traces of anabolic steroids had been found in his urine. At first the Vasto driver had been suspended until December 17, 2019, then asked for an analysis of his own sample B which confirmed the result of the analyzes. Today was held the hearing of Iannone by the International Disciplinary Court (CDI) at the headquarters of the International Motorcycle Federation, in the presence of a jury made up of three judges. Iannone had the opportunity to discuss his case and, as the proceeding is still ongoing, until a decision is made, the pilot will remain suspended, therefore he will not be able to participate in any motorcycle or related attractiveness until a further provision is made. , pursuant to the World Anti-Doping Code and the FIM Anti-Doping Code.