Before this Italian Grand Prix, Dani Pedrosa was on a great run. Third in the last French Grand Prix, he came second in the championship at Mugello and therefore ahead of his teammate Marc Márquez, a first since Assen 2013. Better, he remained in three consecutive top 3s, which had not happened to him since 2014. He had just rejoined the list of favorites for the world title. But Tuscany was his way of the cross. Things turn around quickly in MotoGP.
However, Dani Pedrosa had prepared his case well during the free practice sessions. Constantly concentrating on the race, he showed a pace that did not leave his teammate indifferent. To the point that the latter announced to anyone who would listen that he could be a major player for the Sunday deadline.
His fifth place, ahead Marc Márquez, at the end of qualifying seemed to confirm all these great dispositions. But once the start was given, everything fell apart: “ I fought against a lack of general grip throughout the weekend. But in the race, it was worse. From the start, I had no grip, either front or rear. ". We will recall that Dani took a hard front and a medium rear while Márquez et Crutchlow had opted for a couple of mediums.
« Many drivers overtook me without me ever being able to give the slightest response. The bike moved a lot, even in a straight line. I couldn't keep her under control ". And then came the incident with Cal Crutchlow...
« On the last lap I tried to pass him and I crashed. I'm sorry about that because it's never nice to take a driver with you when you make a mistake. Fortunately, we are not injured. Now, direction Barcelona where I hope to find better sensations ».
Dani Pedrosa, with his scoreless score, fell to fifth place in the championship and finds himself tied on points with his teammate.
#ItalianGP: MotoGP Ranking
1. Andrea Dovizioso ITA Ducati Team (Desmosedici GP17) 41m 32.126s
2. Maverick Vinales ESP Movistar Yamaha MotoGP (YZR-M1) 41m 33.407s
3. Danilo Petrucci ITA Octo Pramac Racing (Desmosedici GP17) 41m 34.460s
4. Valentino Rossi ITA Movistar Yamaha MotoGP (YZR-M1) 41m 35.811s
5. Alvaro Bautista ESP Pull&Bear Aspar Team (Desmosedici GP16) 41m 37.928s
6. Marc Marquez ESP Repsol Honda Team (RC213V) 41m 38.011s
7. Johann zarco ENG Monster Yamaha Tech 3 (YZR-M1)*
41m 45.331s
8. Jorge Lorenzo ESP Ducati Team (Desmosedici GP17)
41m 46.519s
9. Michele Pirro ITA Ducati Team (Desmosedici GP17)
41m 47.006s
10. Andrea Iannone ITA Team Suzuki Ecstar (GSX-RR)
41m 47.628s
11. Tito Rabat ESP Estrella Galicia 0,0 Marc VDS (RC213V) 41m 54.130s
12. Scott Redding GBR Octo Pramac Racing (Desmosedici GP16) 41m 57.078s
13. Jonas Folger GER Monster Yamaha Tech 3 (YZR-M1)*
42m 0.286s
14. Hector Barbera ESP Reale Avintia Racing (Desmosedici GP16) 42m 2.802s
15. Jack Miller AUS Estrella Galicia 0,0 Marc VDS (RC213V) 42m 2.905s
16. Karel Abraham CZE Pull&Bear Aspar Team (Desmosedici GP15) 42m 14.432s
17. Sylvain Guintoli FRA Team Suzuki Ecstar (GSX-RR)
42m 18.420s
18. Loris Baz FRA Reale Avintia Racing (Desmosedici GP15) 42m 22.857s
19. Sam Lowes GBR Factory Aprilia Gresini (RS-GP)*
42m 22.866s
20. Bradley Smith GBR Red Bull KTM Factory Racing (RC16) 42m 23.023s
Cal Crutchlow GBR LCR Honda (RC213V) DNF
Dani Pedrosa ESP Repsol Honda Team (RC213V) DNF
Alex Espargaro ESP Factory Aprilia Gresini (RS-GP)
DNF
Espargaro Pol ESP Red Bull KTM Factory Racing (RC16)
DNF
