At KTM, it is therefore certain that Danilo Petrucci is coming while Pol Espargaró is leaving. A major change in squad which does not leave triple World Champion test pilot Dani Pedrosa indifferent. And for good reason: the Repsol Honda team, he knows Marc Marquez very well and even better who was his last teammate as a starter. The one we nickname “Titanium” is therefore very well placed to judge the situation of his compatriot…
It's not signed, but it's just like it. If Danilo Petrucci settles down at KTM, it's because Pol Espargaro already has his mind elsewhere. He is focusing on the big challenge of his next two years which will be to respond to the monument Marc Marquez in his Repsol Honda lair. We will have to be strong, if we want to remember in what state the last teammate of the eight-time World Champion who was the five-time title winner left Jorge Lorenzo...
Dani Pedrosa also experienced this confrontation from the inside. It can therefore only be good advice for Pol Espargaro. On this new situation, he first begins with a regret: “ Pol was the strongest, most expert KTM rider. It's sad to lose him but I understand, and it's a great opportunity for KTM to explore the limits of motorcycling with these two young riders, Binder and Oliveira ", he told 'motogp.com'.
« I don't think I can advise Pol Espargaró much. He must take advantage of this great opportunity he has. His rival will be very strong, we all know how strong Marc is, but if he is motivated by that, good for him "Adds Dani Pedrosa.
“A great moment for KTM”
Then he returns to the RC16 project: “ for KTM it's a big moment because there will be two good young riders in the category, Binder and Oliveira. This means that if they grow, they can achieve good results. They have made progress in recent years. They competed strongly and that will help them improve their race pace. It's a good solution for KTM ».
That being said, Dani Pedrosa Couldn't he lend a more helping hand by participating in races from time to time... A subject that comes up often. And who risks coming back again given his response… “ Without being able to win, it is difficult to find the desire to run. I am very satisfied with the work at KTM, when I see that it is useful and the bike is improving ».
« For me it's a challenge to be at KTM because it's not the best bike at the moment, and it's a challenge to improve it and make it faster for any track or condition . If, in the future, I notice that the bike is more prepared, and KTM considers it a good time, maybe I will make a wild card ". To be continued…
