Dani Pedrosa, retired from the MotoGP grid since 2019, remains a key player in the paddock in 2025. The Catalan is juggling his role as a test rider for KTM and that of a commentator for DAZN, while leaving the door ajar for a wild-card. Ahead of the kick-off in Buriram, he opened up, analysing 2025, with the challenges of KTM and the electrifying Bagnaia-Marquez rivalry, but also giving his assessment of the level of the current champions, compared to that of his generation…
About the 2025 season, Dani Pedrosa analyzed the current situation of the teams, emphasizing that Ducati, although already at a very high level, has managed to maintain impressive consistency. Ducati, although already at a high level, has not made any false steps" , said Pedrosa, referring to the brand's decision to choose the homologation of the engine 2024 for the next two seasons, rather than the one in 2025.
He also highlighted the progress made by Yamaha et Honda. On the other hand, KTM encountered some difficulties, notably due to specific internal circumstances. At KTM we have had a little more difficulty due to the situation you already know. We will see how the first races will unfold and the fight to reduce the hegemony that Ducati currently exercises." , he added.
Regarding the evolution of Peter Acosta, Pedrosa praised his successful preseason, without falls, which is a very positive sign, especially in comparison to the situation of George Martin, who will miss the start of the season due to injuries. Acosta had an excellent preseason, without falls. It is very positive, knowing that Jorge Martin, the world champion, will miss the first Grands Prix after his injuries" , has explained Pedrosa.
Dani Pedrosa: “ the equality that aerodynamics offers there would be more people hanging on to us »
As for the rivals for the title, Pedrosa spoke of the growing rivalry between bagnaia et Marquez, which will surely captivate fans. For the fans it's very good to have this rivalry between Bagnaia and Marquez", he said. He believes that the competition between these two drivers is a key element of the season. I think the spectators who follow MotoGP were waiting impatiently to see the moment when Marc would become competitive again. Now it is clear: Marc is back."
Finally, Pedrosa mentioned the possibility of participating in wild cards this season. This year, with what happened at KTM, it's harder for us to get a wild card. At least for now. But you never know what can happen, if someone is injured and needs to be replaced« , he said. Although it seems unlikely at the moment, he remains open to the idea: " Pol Espargaró and I are always ready to offer the team all possible help."
Looking back to the days of the "Fantastic Four," Pedrosa analyzed on motosan what this generation of riders could have achieved in today's MotoGP. If you put Jorge Lorenzo, Rossi, Stoner, myself, when we were 22, 23, 24 years old, we would be ahead in any category or race", he said. However, he notes that technological developments, particularly aerodynamics, would have been an additional challenge. The biggest difference is in the equality that aerodynamics offers. I guess we would still be in the front zone, but there would be more people attached to us" he concluded.
