Dani Pedrosa, the 31-time MotoGP race winner, will make his comeback as a wildcard for KTM in the Spanish Grand Prix. The Spanish rider will participate in the race which is scheduled to take place on May 5-7 at the Circuito de Jerez.
Pedrosa, who retired from full-time competition in 2018, joined KTM as a test rider in 2019 and has been leading the development of the RC16 motorcycle.
He made his debut for KTM in the 2021 Styrian Grand Prix, where he was involved in an incident with Aprilia test rider Lorenzo Savadori, which resulted in a huge fireball. Despite the incident, Pedrosa was able to restart the race and finished in 10th place.
KTM team manager Francesco Guidotti is excited about Pedrosa’s return to MotoGP and believes that Jerez is a perfect location for the race. According to Guidotti, Jerez is a popular place for testing and Pedrosa is familiar with the circuit, which will be an opportunity for him to gather more information for the future development of KTM’s race bike.
Pit Beirer’s Statement
Pit Beirer, KTM motorsports director, also expressed his excitement about Pedrosa’s return to MotoGP. Beirer stated that Pedrosa is a strong and determined athlete and KTM is happy to accommodate his desire to participate in a wildcard race. He also added that racing is the perfect test environment and it is important for the future development of the RC16 MotoGP bike.
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The Spanish Grand Prix will be a great opportunity for Pedrosa to show his skills and help KTM improve its position in the MotoGP world constructors’ championship. Last year, KTM finished fourth in the world constructors’ championship, and the team is working hard to climb the pecking order.
As part of its plan to improve, KTM has been working with the Red Bull Formula 1 team in Milton Keynes to improve the aerodynamic package of the RC16 MotoGP bike.
Pedrosa will be competing alongside factory riders Brad Binder and new signing Jack Miller at Jerez. Binder and Miller were also present at the launch of KTM’s 2023 MotoGP team and updated livery on Thursday.
Miller’s contribution
Miller, who joined from Ducati on a two-year deal, will bring a wealth of experience to the team, and his addition will be a great asset for KTM.
The Spanish Grand Prix is one of the most prestigious races on the MotoGP calendar, and Pedrosa’s presence will add more excitement to the event. The fans will be looking forward to seeing Pedrosa back on track, and his return will be a great opportunity for the fans to witness his skills and experience once again.
Dani Pedrosa’s return to MotoGP as a wildcard for KTM in the Spanish Grand Prix is great news for the fans and the team. Pedrosa’s experience and skills will be a great asset for KTM and his presence will add more excitement to the event.
The fans will be looking forward to seeing Pedrosa back on the track and the team will be working hard to improve its position in the MotoGP world constructors’ championship.
