If a representative of the category was needed to demonstrate that a test rider is essential for a manufacturer developing a MotoGP project, it would be Dani Pedrosa. The leap forward in RC16 performance coincided with the arrival of former incumbent Honda. The Spaniard reminds us that this is not accidental. There is definitely cause and effect...
KTM can welcome the hiring of Dani Pedrosa as soon as the latter has asserted his pension rights Honda after good and loyal service. Since he looked at the RC16, it has evolved in many aspects. The engine, chassis and aerodynamics were the subject of particular attention, and recently an evaluation was made during the test days at Spielberg. In the company of Pol Espargarò... Who is said to be heading towards Honda, seduced by a call fromAlberto Puig, former mentor of Pedrosa...
In an interview with MotoGP.com, Pedrosa affirmed the importance of his work: “ Since I started trying the bike it has constantly improved. We made some changes that other riders liked because they fit more riding styles. This is important, but we also try to make these changes useful to make the bike more adaptable to all situations ».
An RC16 for all terrains and for all pilots is therefore the goal. To believe that Johann zarco should have been patient... The tester KTM is convinced that he has made a good contribution to the Austrian manufacturer and hopes to continue helping: “ a lot of the things we changed on the bike are thanks to me. We worked hard and there was a confrontation with the other drivers. We are not interested in having a bike that will make us perform well only in one race or in one specific situation. We want to make progress on every track » ends the demanding and mobilized Dani Pedrosa.
